Over 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive30d F15 wins (6,62 s vs 7,62 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 xDrive30d F15 | X1 sDrive20i F48 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,62 s−1,00 s | 7,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,83 s−0,77 s | 15,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,37 s−1,04 s | 28,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+4 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,96 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,40 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 xDrive30d F15 | X1 sDrive20i F48 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,42 s | 1,72 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,38 s | 2,92 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,55 s | 5,35 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,62 s | 7,62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,29 s | 10,50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,18 s | 19,01 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 32,68 s | 36,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,83 s | 15,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,37 s | 28,41 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 226 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 495 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
Off the line, the X5 xDrive30d hits 100 km/h in 6.62 s versus 7.62 s for the X1 sDrive20i. At this point, the X5 xDrive30d leads by 1.00 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X5 xDrive30d is doing 122 km/h against 118 km/h for the X1 sDrive20i. The gap is 0.60 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X5 xDrive30d crosses the line in 14.83 s versus 15.59 s. The 0.76 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X5 xDrive30d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X5 xDrive30d finishes in 27.36 s versus 28.40 s, with a 1.04 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X5 xDrive30d is capped at 230 km/h, the X1 sDrive20i at 226 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 (7.96 kg/hp vs 8.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.34 seconds. The 1.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive30d F15 wins (6,62 s vs 7,62 s).
X5 xDrive30d F15 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,62 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X5 xDrive30d F15: 265 hp, ratio 7,96 kg/hp. X1 sDrive20i F48: 178 hp, ratio 8,40 kg/hp.
X5 xDrive30d F15: 230 km/h. X1 sDrive20i F48: 226 km/h.