Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M Competition G05 wins (3,83 s vs 4,78 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 | X3 M40i G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s−0,95 s | 4,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,95 s−1,07 s | 13,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,80 s−1,88 s | 23,68 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,13 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 | X3 M40i G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,28 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 2,12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,90 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s | 4,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,02 s | 6,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,23 s | 10,65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,32 s | 17,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,95 s | 13,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,80 s | 23,68 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 360 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the X5 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 4.78 s for the X3 M40i. At this point, the X5 M Competition leads by 0.95 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X5 M Competition is doing 155 km/h against 142 km/h for the X3 M40i. The gap is 0.73 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X5 M Competition crosses the line in 11.94 s versus 13.02 s. The 1.08 s gap represents roughly 52 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X5 M Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X5 M Competition finishes in 21.80 s versus 23.67 s, with a 1.88 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the X5 M Competition and the X3 M40i 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.74 kg/hp vs 5.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.26 seconds. The 0.95 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M Competition G05 wins (3,83 s vs 4,78 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. X3 M40i G01: 360 hp, ratio 5,13 kg/hp.
X5 M Competition G05: 250 km/h. X3 M40i G01: 250 km/h.