Bmw X3 xDrive30e G01 vs SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TSI 245 4Drive 7DSG : which one is faster?
0-100 km/h, 400 m, 1000 m, top speed — physics simulation calibrated on 7 measures.
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Bmw X3 xDrive30e vs Tarraco 2.0 TSI 245 4Drive 7DSG: chronicle of a drag race at 235 km/h
The launch: 0 to 100 km/h
Off the line, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e hits 100 km/h in 6.14 s versus 6.61 s for the Tarraco 2.0 TSI 245 4Drive 7DSG. At this point, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e leads by 0.47 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
From 100 km/h to 400 metres
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e is doing 127 km/h against 126 km/h for the Tarraco 2.0 TSI 245 4Drive 7DSG. The gap is 0.41 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e crosses the line in 14.38 s versus 14.84 s. The 0.46 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e finishes in 26.28 s versus 26.96 s, with a 0.68 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (235 km/h), the Tarraco 2.0 TSI 245 4Drive 7DSG never recovers its launch deficit.
What the numbers don’t tell you
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e 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 (6.82 kg/hp vs 7.12 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.38 seconds. The 0.47 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Bmw X3 xDrive30e is slightly faster than the SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TSI 245 4Drive 7DSG to 100 km/h. The edge holds on standing starts but may narrow at higher speeds depending on aerodynamic load.