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BMW X5 M Competition G05 vs BMW iX M60 I20: 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.

large SUV · 2021 vs 2022 · Methodology
BMWPetrol

X5 M Competition G05

625 hp · 750 Nm · 2,335 kg · 2021

VS
BMWBEVFaster

iX M60 I20

619 hp · 1100 Nm · 2,640 kg · 2022

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW X5 M Competition G05

3.83 s

Gap0.12 sin favour of iX M60
BBMW iX M60 I20

3.71 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureX5 M Competition G05iX M60 I20Gap
0–100 km/h3.83 s3.71 s0.12 s · iX M60 I20
400 m standing start11.95 s11.94 s0.01 s · iX M60 I20
1,000 m standing start21.80 s21.85 s0.05 s · X5 M Competition G05
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h250 km/hSame
Power-to-weight ratio3.74 kg/hp4.26 kg/hpbetter ratio · X5 M Competition G05

Watch the race

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

BMWPetrolX5 M Competition G05
Speed
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Timer
0,00s
Distance
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BMWBEViX M60 I20
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
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0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageX5 M Competition G05iX M60 I20
0–30 km/h1.06 s0.93 s · tight gap
0–50 km/h1.73 s1.54 s
0–80 km/h2.90 s2.67 s
0–100 km/h3.83 s3.71 s · tight gap
0–120 km/h5.02 s · tight gap5.03 s
0–160 km/h8.23 s8.60 s
0–200 km/h13.32 s13.69 s
400 m standing start11.95 s11.94 s · tight gap
1,000 m standing start21.80 s · tight gap21.85 s
Top speed limited250 km/h250 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

X5 M Competition G05

3,74kg/hpratio better by 0,53 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power625 hpPending
Torque750 Nm
Weight2 335 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxEight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic
BMW

iX M60 I20

4,26kg/hpcompensated by −305 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power619 hpPending
Torque1100 Nm
Weight2 640 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed reduction gear

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the iX M60 hits 100 km/h in 3.72 s versus 3.83 s for the X5 M Competition. The instant torque of 1,100 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the iX M60 leads by 0.12 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the iX M60 is doing 151 km/h against 155 km/h for the X5 M Competition. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the iX M60 crosses the line in 11.94 s versus 11.94 s. The 0.00 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h.

At 1,000 metres, the X5 M Competition finishes in 21.80 s versus 21.84 s. The 0.05 s delta shows an extremely tight race.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the X5 M Competition and the iX M60 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.

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 5.80 seconds. The 0.12 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, iX M60 I20 wins (3,71 s vs 3,83 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. iX M60 I20: 619 hp, ratio 4,26 kg/hp.

X5 M Competition G05: 250 km/h. iX M60 I20: 250 km/h.