Bmw X4 M40i G02 vs Cupra Terramar VZ : which one is faster?

The launch: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Bmw X4 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.75 s versus 5.39 s for the Terramar VZ. At this point, the Bmw X4 M40i leads by 0.64 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Bmw X4 M40i is doing 142 km/h against 138 km/h for the Terramar VZ. The gap is 0.56 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X4 M40i crosses the line in 12.98 s versus 13.70 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

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 23.62 s versus 24.72 s, with a 1.10 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 vs 261 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 250 km/h, the Bmw X4 M40i never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.18 kg/hp vs 5.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.18 seconds. The 0.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.