Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M Competition G05 wins (3,83 s vs 7,21 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.
| X5 M Competition G05 | 520d G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s−3,38 s | 7,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,95 s−3,30 s | 15,25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,80 s−6,30 s | 28,10 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+15 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,68 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 | X5 M Competition G05 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 2,46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,90 s | 4,91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s | 7,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,02 s | 10,18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,23 s | 18,89 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,32 s | 35,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,95 s | 15,25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,80 s | 28,10 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 625 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 650 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 7.21 s for the Bmw 520d. At this point, the Bmw X5 M Competition leads by 3.38 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 M Competition is doing 155 km/h against 118 km/h for the Bmw 520d. The gap is 2.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X5 M Competition crosses the line in 11.94 s versus 15.24 s. The 3.30 s gap represents roughly 127 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X5 M Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 M Competition finishes in 21.80 s versus 28.10 s, with a 6.30 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X5 M Competition is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 520d at 235 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 (3.74 kg/hp vs 8.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.95 seconds. The 3.38 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M Competition G05 wins (3,83 s vs 7,21 s).
X5 M Competition G05 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X5 M Competition G05: 625 hp, ratio 3,74 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,68 kg/hp.
X5 M Competition G05: 250 km/h. 520d G30: 235 km/h.