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BMW X4 xDrive30d G02 vs DS9 E-Tense 250: 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.

family SUV · 2020 vs 2021 · Methodology
BMWHybridFaster

X4 xDrive30d G02

286 hp · 650 Nm · 1,930 kg · 2020

VS
DSPHEV

9 E-Tense 250

253 hp · 520 Nm · 1,900 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW X4 xDrive30d G02

5.74 s

Gap2.62 sin favour of X4 xDrive30d
BDS9 E-Tense 250

8.36 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureX4 xDrive30d G029 E-Tense 250Gap
0–100 km/h5.74 s8.36 s2.62 s · X4 xDrive30d G02
400 m standing start14.07 s16.22 s2.15 s · X4 xDrive30d G02
1,000 m standing start25.82 s28.57 s2.75 s · X4 xDrive30d G02
Top speed (electronically limited)245 km/h235 km/h10 km/h · X4 xDrive30d G02
Power-to-weight ratio6.75 kg/hp7.51 kg/hpbetter ratio · X4 xDrive30d G02

Watch the race

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

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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageX4 xDrive30d G029 E-Tense 250
0–30 km/h1.38 s2.40 s
0–50 km/h2.25 s4.01 s
0–80 km/h4.04 s6.47 s
0–100 km/h5.74 s8.36 s
0–120 km/h7.90 s10.88 s
0–160 km/h14.06 s18.12 s
0–200 km/h24.78 s31.70 s
400 m standing start14.07 s16.22 s
1,000 m standing start25.82 s28.57 s
Top speed245 km/h235 km/h

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.

Under the bonnet

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

BMW

X4 xDrive30d G02

6,75kg/hpratio better by 0,76 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power286 hp6 cyl
Torque650 Nm
Weight1 930 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic
DS

9 E-Tense 250

7,51kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power253 hpPending
Torque520 Nm
Weight1 900 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox8-speed automatic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the X4 xDrive30d hits 100 km/h in 5.74 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 286 hp of power compensates. At this point, the X4 xDrive30d leads by 2.62 s and sits roughly 34 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the X4 xDrive30d is doing 130 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 1.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the X4 xDrive30d crosses the line in 14.07 s versus 16.22 s. The 2.15 s gap represents roughly 87 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the X4 xDrive30d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 179 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X4 xDrive30d finishes in 25.82 s versus 28.57 s, with a 2.75 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 245 km/h, the X4 xDrive30d 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.

Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 2.62 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, X4 xDrive30d G02 wins (5,74 s vs 8,36 s).

X4 xDrive30d G02 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,74 seconds (calibrated simulation).

X4 xDrive30d G02: 286 hp, ratio 6,75 kg/hp. 9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.

X4 xDrive30d G02: 245 km/h. 9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.