Over 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive30d F15 wins (6,62 s vs 6,90 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 xDrive30d F15 | X4 xDrive25d G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,62 s−0,28 s | 6,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,83 s−0,24 s | 15,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,37 s−0,28 s | 27,65 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+2 km/h | 228 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,96 kg/hp | 7,60 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 xDrive30d F15 | X4 xDrive25d G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,42 s | 1,60 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,38 s | 2,63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,55 s | 4,82 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,62 s | 6,90 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,29 s | 9,59 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,18 s | 17,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 32,68 s | 33,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,83 s | 15,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,37 s | 27,65 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 228 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 | 231 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 755 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 xDrive30d hits 100 km/h in 6.62 s versus 6.90 s for the Bmw X4 xDrive25d. At this point, the Bmw X5 xDrive30d leads by 0.28 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive30d is doing 122 km/h against 121 km/h for the Bmw X4 xDrive25d. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X5 xDrive30d crosses the line in 14.83 s versus 15.07 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive30d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive30d finishes in 27.36 s versus 27.65 s, with a 0.29 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 228 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw X5 xDrive30d and the Bmw X4 xDrive25d are governed to 230 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 (7.96 kg/hp vs 7.60 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.19 seconds. The 0.28 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, X5 xDrive30d F15 wins (6,62 s vs 6,90 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. X4 xDrive25d G02: 231 hp, ratio 7,60 kg/hp.
X5 xDrive30d F15: 230 km/h. X4 xDrive25d G02: 228 km/h.