Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M Competition G05 wins (3,83 s vs 4,12 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 | M2 G87 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s−0,29 s | 4,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,95 s−0,13 s | 12,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,80 s−0,01 s | 21,81 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 285 km/h−35 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,76 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 | M2 G87 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,17 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 1,95 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,90 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,02 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,23 s | 8,46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,32 s | 13,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,95 s | 12,08 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,80 s | 21,81 stight gap |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 285 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 | 460 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 4.12 s for the M2. At this point, the Bmw X5 M Competition leads by 0.29 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 M Competition is doing 155 km/h against 155 km/h for the M2. The gap is 0.17 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 12.08 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw X5 M Competition maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the M2 keeps accelerating towards 285 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.11 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 M Competition finishes in 21.80 s versus 21.80 s, with just 0.01 s to spare. The M2 fails to fully close the launch gap.
The Bmw X5 M Competition features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the M2’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
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 M2 at 285 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 3.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.94 seconds. The 0.29 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 4,12 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. M2 G87: 460 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.
X5 M Competition G05: 250 km/h. M2 G87: 285 km/h.