Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M Competition G05 wins (3,83 s vs 4,87 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | X5 M Competition G05 | X4 M40i G02 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s | 4.87 s | 1.04 s · X5 M Competition G05 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.95 s | 13.08 s | 1.13 s · X5 M Competition G05 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.80 s | 23.70 s | 1.90 s · X5 M Competition G05 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.74 kg/hp | 5.18 kg/hp | better ratio · X5 M Competition G05 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | X5 M Competition G05 | X4 M40i G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.06 s | 1.33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.73 s | 2.21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.90 s | 3.62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s | 4.87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.02 s | 6.42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.23 s | 10.68 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.32 s | 17.33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.95 s | 13.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.80 s | 23.70 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the X5 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 4.87 s for the X4 M40i. At this point, the X5 M Competition leads by 1.04 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X5 M Competition is doing 155 km/h against 142 km/h for the X4 M40i. The gap is 0.80 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 13.08 s. The 1.14 s gap represents roughly 55 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 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X5 M Competition finishes in 21.80 s versus 23.70 s, with a 1.90 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 X4 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 5.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.33 seconds. The 1.04 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 4,87 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. X4 M40i G02: 360 hp, ratio 5,18 kg/hp.
X5 M Competition G05: 250 km/h. X4 M40i G02: 250 km/h.