Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30i G01 wins (6,35 s vs 7,44 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 xDrive30i G01 | 420i F32 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,35 s−1,09 s | 7,44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,57 s−0,81 s | 15,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,56 s−1,67 s | 28,23 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+2 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,29 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 xDrive30i G01 | 420i F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,54 s | 2,53 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,56 s | 5,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,35 s | 7,44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,65 s | 10,39 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,25 s | 19,05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,16 s | 35,17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,57 s | 15,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,56 s | 28,23 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 238 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 xDrive30i hits 100 km/h in 6.35 s versus 7.44 s for the Bmw 420i. At this point, the Bmw X3 xDrive30i leads by 1.09 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 xDrive30i is doing 126 km/h against 117 km/h for the Bmw 420i. The gap is 0.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 xDrive30i crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 15.38 s. The 0.82 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X3 xDrive30i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 xDrive30i finishes in 26.56 s versus 28.23 s, with a 1.67 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 238 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw X3 xDrive30i and the Bmw 420i are governed to 240 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.81 kg/hp vs 8.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.15 seconds. The 1.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30i G01 wins (6,35 s vs 7,44 s).
X3 xDrive30i G01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X3 xDrive30i G01: 252 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp. 420i F32: 184 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
X3 xDrive30i G01: 240 km/h. 420i F32: 238 km/h.