Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30i G01 wins (6,35 s vs 8,23 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 xDrive30i G01 | XC40 B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,35 s−1,88 s | 8,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,57 s−1,54 s | 16,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,56 s−2,83 s | 29,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+60 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,17 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 | XC40 B4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,54 s | 3,12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,56 s | 5,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,35 s | 8,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,65 s | 11,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,25 s | 21,46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,16 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14,57 s | 16,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,56 s | 29,39 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 180 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 | 197 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Geartronic |
Off the line, the X3 xDrive30i hits 100 km/h in 6.35 s versus 8.23 s for the XC40 B4. At this point, the X3 xDrive30i leads by 1.88 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X3 xDrive30i is doing 126 km/h against 115 km/h for the XC40 B4. The gap is 1.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X3 xDrive30i crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 16.10 s. The 1.54 s gap represents roughly 59 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X3 xDrive30i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X3 xDrive30i finishes in 26.56 s versus 29.39 s, with a 2.83 s lead.
The X3 xDrive30i features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the XC40 B4’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.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X3 xDrive30i is capped at 240 km/h, the XC40 B4 at 180 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 (6.81 kg/hp vs 8.17 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.40 seconds. The 1.88 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30i G01 wins (6,35 s vs 8,23 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. XC40 B4: 197 hp, ratio 8,17 kg/hp.
X3 xDrive30i G01: 240 km/h. XC40 B4: 180 km/h.