Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M50i G05 wins (4,34 s vs 5,42 s).
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 | X5 xDrive40i F15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,34 s−1,08 s | 5,42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,43 s−1,28 s | 13,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,51 s−2,61 s | 25,12 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+7 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,25 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,06 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 | X5 xDrive40i F15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,03 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,29 s | 3,92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,34 s | 5,42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,63 s | 7,33 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,15 s | 12,74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,54 s | 22,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,43 s | 13,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,51 s | 25,12 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 243 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 | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 060 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the X5 M50i hits 100 km/h in 4.34 s versus 5.42 s for the X5 xDrive40i. At this point, the X5 M50i leads by 1.08 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X5 M50i is doing 150 km/h against 134 km/h for the X5 xDrive40i. The gap is 0.74 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X5 M50i crosses the line in 12.43 s versus 13.71 s. The 1.28 s gap represents roughly 58 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X5 M50i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X5 M50i finishes in 22.50 s versus 25.11 s, with a 2.61 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X5 M50i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the X5 xDrive40i at 243 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 (4.25 kg/hp vs 6.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.44 seconds. The 1.08 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 5,42 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. X5 xDrive40i F15: 340 hp, ratio 6,06 kg/hp.
X5 M50i G05: 250 km/h. X5 xDrive40i F15: 243 km/h.