Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M50i G05 wins (4,34 s vs 8,31 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 | Terramar | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,34 s−3,97 s | 8,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,43 s−3,82 s | 16,25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,51 s−6,90 s | 29,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+36 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,25 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,00 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 | Terramar |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 2,27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,03 s | 3,44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,29 s | 6,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,34 s | 8,31 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,63 s | 11,46 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,15 s | 20,91 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,54 s | 45,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,43 s | 16,25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,51 s | 29,41 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 214 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 | 201 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 810 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 M50i hits 100 km/h in 4.34 s versus 8.31 s for the Terramar. Despite lacking instant torque, 530 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw X5 M50i leads by 3.97 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 M50i is doing 150 km/h against 116 km/h for the Terramar. The gap is 2.54 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 16.25 s. The 3.82 s gap represents roughly 143 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 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 M50i finishes in 22.50 s versus 29.41 s, with a 6.91 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw X5 M50i never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.30 seconds. The 3.97 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 8,31 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. Terramar: 201 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp.
X5 M50i G05: 250 km/h. Terramar: 214 km/h.