Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30d G01 wins (5,62 s vs 7,70 s).
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 | Cooper C FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,62 s−2,08 s | 7,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,96 s−1,72 s | 15,68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,66 s−2,41 s | 28,07 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+15 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,75 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,47 kg/hp |
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 | Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 2,08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 3,48 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,95 s | 5,68 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,62 s | 7,70 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,75 s | 10,14 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,82 s | 17,52 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,31 s | 32,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,96 s | 15,68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,66 s | 28,07 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 230 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 | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 165 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
Off the line, the X3 xDrive30d hits 100 km/h in 5.62 s versus 7.70 s for the Cooper C FWD. At this point, the X3 xDrive30d leads by 2.08 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X3 xDrive30d is doing 130 km/h against 122 km/h for the Cooper C FWD. The gap is 1.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X3 xDrive30d crosses the line in 13.96 s versus 15.67 s. The 1.71 s gap represents roughly 70 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X3 xDrive30d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X3 xDrive30d finishes in 25.66 s versus 28.06 s, with a 2.40 s lead.
The X3 xDrive30d features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cooper C FWD’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 245 km/h, the X3 xDrive30d never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.75 kg/hp vs 7.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.61 seconds. The 2.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30d G01 wins (5,62 s vs 7,70 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. Cooper C FWD: 156 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
X3 xDrive30d G01: 245 km/h. Cooper C FWD: 230 km/h.