Sur 0–100 km/h, X4 M Competition G02 gagne (4,13 s vs 4,94 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 | X4 M40d G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s−0,81 s | 4,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,22 s−1,07 s | 13,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,35 s−2,04 s | 24,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,91 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,81 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 | X4 M40d G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 1,25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,96 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s | 4,94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,38 s | 6,72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,98 s | 11,71 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,46 s | 19,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,22 s | 13,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,35 s | 24,39 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 326 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X4 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 4.13 s versus 4.94 s for the Bmw X4 M40d. At this point, the Bmw X4 M Competition leads by 0.81 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X4 M Competition is doing 151 km/h against 137 km/h for the Bmw X4 M40d. The gap is 0.65 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X4 M Competition crosses the line in 12.22 s versus 13.29 s. The 1.07 s gap represents roughly 49 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X4 M Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X4 M Competition finishes in 22.35 s versus 24.38 s, with a 2.04 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw X4 M Competition and the Bmw X4 M40d are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 (3.91 kg/hp vs 5.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.77 seconds. The 0.81 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, X4 M Competition G02 gagne (4,13 s vs 4,94 s).
X4 M Competition G02 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,13 secondes (simulation calibrée).
X4 M Competition G02 : 510 hp, ratio 3,91 kg/hp. X4 M40d G02 : 326 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp.
X4 M Competition G02 : 250 km/h. X4 M40d G02 : 250 km/h.