Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M Competition G05 wins (3,83 s vs 5,54 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 | X6 xDrive40d G06 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s−1,71 s | 5,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,95 s−1,93 s | 13,88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,80 s−3,72 s | 25,52 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+5 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,51 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 | X6 xDrive40d G06 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 2,13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,90 s | 3,90 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s | 5,54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,02 s | 7,62 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,23 s | 13,55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,32 s | 23,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,95 s | 13,88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,80 s | 25,52 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 245 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 | 340 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the X5 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 5.54 s for the X6 xDrive40d. At this point, the X5 M Competition leads by 1.71 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X5 M Competition is doing 155 km/h against 131 km/h for the X6 xDrive40d. The gap is 1.20 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 13.88 s. The 1.94 s gap represents roughly 84 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 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X5 M Competition finishes in 21.80 s versus 25.52 s, with a 3.72 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X5 M Competition is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the X6 xDrive40d at 245 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 6.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.85 seconds. The 1.71 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 5,54 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. X6 xDrive40d G06: 340 hp, ratio 6,51 kg/hp.
X5 M Competition G05: 250 km/h. X6 xDrive40d G06: 245 km/h.