Sur 0–100 km/h, X4 M40i G02 gagne (4,75 s vs 5,06 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.
| Macan GTS 95B.1 | X4 M40i G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,06 s | 4,75 s+0,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,38 s | 13,00 s+0,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,40 s | 23,61 s+0,79 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 256 km/h+6 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,26 kg/hp | 5,16 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Macan GTS 95B.1 | X4 M40i G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,28 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,19 s | 2,12 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,76 s | 3,51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,06 s | 4,75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,87 s | 6,32 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,56 s | 10,58 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,52 s | 17,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,38 s | 13,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,40 s | 23,61 s |
| Top speed limited | 256 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 | 360 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 354 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 825 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X4 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.76 s versus 5.06 s for the Macan GTS. At this point, the Bmw X4 M40i leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X4 M40i is doing 143 km/h against 138 km/h for the Macan GTS. The gap is 0.24 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X4 M40i crosses the line in 12.99 s versus 13.37 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X4 M40i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X4 M40i finishes in 23.60 s versus 24.40 s, with a 0.79 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (256 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Macan GTS is capped at 256 km/h, the Bmw X4 M40i at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 (5.26 kg/hp vs 5.16 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.89 seconds. The 0.31 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, X4 M40i G02 gagne (4,75 s vs 5,06 s).
Macan GTS 95B.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,06 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Macan GTS 95B.1 : 360 hp, ratio 5,26 kg/hp. X4 M40i G02 : 354 hp, ratio 5,16 kg/hp.
Macan GTS 95B.1 : 256 km/h. X4 M40i G02 : 250 km/h.