Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M50i G05 wins (4,34 s vs 4,94 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 | X4 M40d G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,34 s−0,60 s | 4,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,43 s−0,86 s | 13,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,51 s−1,88 s | 24,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,25 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,81 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 M50i G05 | X4 M40d G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,25 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,03 s | 2,02 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,29 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,34 s | 4,94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,63 s | 6,72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,15 s | 11,71 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,54 s | 19,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,43 s | 13,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,51 s | 24,39 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 | 530 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 250 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 M50i hits 100 km/h in 4.34 s versus 4.94 s for the Bmw X4 M40d. At this point, the Bmw X5 M50i leads by 0.60 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 M50i is doing 150 km/h against 137 km/h for the Bmw X4 M40d. The gap is 0.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X5 M50i crosses the line in 12.43 s versus 13.29 s. The 0.86 s gap represents roughly 40 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X5 M50i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 M50i finishes in 22.50 s versus 24.38 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 Bmw X5 M50i and the Bmw X4 M40d 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 5.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.77 seconds. The 0.60 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M50i G05 wins (4,34 s vs 4,94 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. X4 M40d G02: 326 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp.
X5 M50i G05: 250 km/h. X4 M40d G02: 250 km/h.