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Home›Duel›BMW X4 vs Porsche Macan

Performance comparison

BMW X4 M40d G02 vs Porsche Macan S 95B.1: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

BMWDieselFaster

X4 M40d G02

340 hp · 700 Nm · 2,020 kg · 2021

VS
PorschePetrol

Macan S 95B.1

340 hp · 460 Nm · 1,865 kg · 2017

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

X4 M40d G02Macan S 95B.1
0–100 km/h4,81 s−0,56 s5,37 s
400 m standing start13,13 s−0,53 s13,66 s
1,000 m standing start24,04 s−0,81 s24,85 s
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h251 km/h−1 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio5,94 kg/hp5,49 kg/hpbetter ratio

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

BMWDieselX4 M40d G02
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
PorschePetrolMacan S 95B.1
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalierX4 M40d G02Macan S 95B.1
0–30 km/h1,18 s1,39 s
0–50 km/h1,93 s2,33 s
0–80 km/h3,44 s4,00 s
0–100 km/h4,81 s5,37 s
0–120 km/h6,53 s7,24 s
0–160 km/h11,29 s12,22 s
0–200 km/h18,75 s20,77 s
400 m standing start13,13 s13,66 s
1,000 m standing start24,04 s24,85 s
Top speed limited250 km/h251 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

X4 M40d G02

5,94kg/hpcompensated by −155 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power340 hp6 cyl
Torque700 Nm
Weight2 020 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainX4 M40d
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
Porsche

Macan S 95B.1

5,49kg/hpratio better by 0,46 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power340 hpV6
Torque460 Nm
Weight1 865 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxDUAL_CLUTCH

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Bmw X4 M40d hits 100 km/h in 4.81 s versus 5.37 s for the Macan S. At this point, the Bmw X4 M40d leads by 0.56 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Bmw X4 M40d is doing 139 km/h against 135 km/h for the Macan S. The gap is 0.44 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X4 M40d crosses the line in 13.13 s versus 13.65 s. The 0.53 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Bmw X4 M40d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X4 M40d finishes in 24.04 s versus 24.85 s, with a 0.81 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 251 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw X4 M40d and the Macan S 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 (5.94 kg/hp vs 5.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.35 seconds. The 0.56 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of X4 M40d G02
Audi Q8 SUVAudi Q8 SUVBmw X4 M40d
Instead of Macan S 95B.1
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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, X4 M40d G02 gagne (4,81 s vs 5,37 s).

X4 M40d G02 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,81 secondes (simulation calibrée).

X4 M40d G02 : 340 hp, ratio 5,94 kg/hp. Macan S 95B.1 : 340 hp, ratio 5,49 kg/hp.

X4 M40d G02 : 250 km/h. Macan S 95B.1 : 251 km/h.