Over 0–100 km/h, 230i F22 wins (5,51 s vs 5,62 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| X3 xDrive30d G01 | 230i F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,62 s | 5,51 s+0,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,96 s | 13,88 s+0,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,66 s | 25,28 s+0,38 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 250 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,75 kg/hp | 5,67 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | X3 xDrive30d G01 | 230i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 2,29 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,95 s | 3,99 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,62 s | 5,51 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,75 s | 7,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,82 s | 13,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,31 s | 22,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,96 s | 13,88 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,66 s | 25,28 s |
| Top speed limited | 245 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 930 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 230i hits 100 km/h in 5.51 s versus 5.62 s for the Bmw X3 xDrive30d. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw X3 xDrive30d is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 230i is doing 133 km/h against 130 km/h for the Bmw X3 xDrive30d. The gap is 0.00 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 230i crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 13.96 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 230i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 230i finishes in 25.28 s versus 25.66 s, with a 0.38 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X3 xDrive30d is capped at 245 km/h, the Bmw 230i at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.75 kg/hp vs 5.67 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.01 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 230i F22 wins (5,51 s vs 5,62 s).
X3 xDrive30d G01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,62 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X3 xDrive30d G01: 286 hp, ratio 6,75 kg/hp. 230i F22: 252 hp, ratio 5,67 kg/hp.
X3 xDrive30d G01: 245 km/h. 230i F22: 250 km/h.