Over 0–100 km/h, X4 M Competition G02 wins (4,13 s vs 7,92 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.
| X4 M Competition G02 | X3 xDrive20d G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s−3,79 s | 7,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,22 s−3,55 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,35 s−6,88 s | 29,23 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+37 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,91 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,66 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 | X4 M Competition G02 | X3 xDrive20d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 1,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,96 s | 5,31 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s | 7,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,38 s | 11,33 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,98 s | 21,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,46 s | 50,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,22 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,35 s | 29,23 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 213 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the X4 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 4.13 s versus 7.92 s for the X3 xDrive20d. At this point, the X4 M Competition leads by 3.79 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X4 M Competition is doing 151 km/h against 114 km/h for the X3 xDrive20d. The gap is 2.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X4 M Competition crosses the line in 12.22 s versus 15.76 s. The 3.54 s gap represents roughly 130 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X4 M Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 156 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X4 M Competition finishes in 22.35 s versus 29.22 s, with a 6.88 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X4 M Competition is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the X3 xDrive20d at 213 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 (3.91 kg/hp vs 9.66 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.46 seconds. The 3.79 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X4 M Competition G02 wins (4,13 s vs 7,92 s).
X4 M Competition G02 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X4 M Competition G02: 510 hp, ratio 3,91 kg/hp. X3 xDrive20d G01: 190 hp, ratio 9,66 kg/hp.
X4 M Competition G02: 250 km/h. X3 xDrive20d G01: 213 km/h.