Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M Competition G01 wins (4,13 s vs 4,34 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 M50i G05 | X3 M Competition G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,34 s | 4,13 s+0,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,43 s | 12,23 s+0,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,51 s | 22,37 s+0,14 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,25 kg/hp | 3,91 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | X5 M50i G05 | X3 M Competition G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,03 s | 1,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,29 s | 2,97 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,34 s | 4,13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,63 s | 5,38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,15 s | 8,99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,54 s | 14,51 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 12,43 s | 12,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,51 s | 22,37 stight gap |
| 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 | 530 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 250 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
Off the line, the X3 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 4.13 s versus 4.34 s for the X5 M50i. At this point, the X3 M Competition leads by 0.21 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X3 M Competition is doing 151 km/h against 150 km/h for the X5 M50i. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the X3 M Competition crosses the line in 12.22 s versus 12.43 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the X3 M Competition finishes in 22.37 s versus 22.50 s, with just 0.13 s to spare. The X5 M50i fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the X5 M50i and the X3 M Competition 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 (4.25 kg/hp vs 3.91 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.38 seconds. The 0.21 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, X3 M Competition G01 wins (4,13 s vs 4,34 s).
X5 M50i G05 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,34 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X5 M50i G05: 530 hp, ratio 4,25 kg/hp. X3 M Competition G01: 510 hp, ratio 3,91 kg/hp.
X5 M50i G05: 250 km/h. X3 M Competition G01: 250 km/h.