Over 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive30d F15 wins (6,62 s vs 6,75 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | X5 xDrive30d F15 | X6 xDrive30d F16 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.62 s | 6.75 s | 0.13 s · X5 xDrive30d F15 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.83 s | 14.94 s | 0.11 s · X5 xDrive30d F15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.37 s | 27.45 s | 0.08 s · X5 xDrive30d F15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 230 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.96 kg/hp | 8.00 kg/hp | better ratio · X5 xDrive30d F15 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | X5 xDrive30d F15 | X6 xDrive30d F16 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.42 s · tight gap | 1.54 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.38 s | 2.54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.55 s · tight gap | 4.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.62 s · tight gap | 6.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.29 s · tight gap | 9.41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.18 s | 17.18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 32.68 s | 32.35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.83 s · tight gap | 14.94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.37 s · tight gap | 27.45 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 258 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 560 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the X5 xDrive30d hits 100 km/h in 6.62 s versus 6.75 s for the X6 xDrive30d. At this point, the X5 xDrive30d leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X5 xDrive30d is doing 122 km/h against 122 km/h for the X6 xDrive30d. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the X5 xDrive30d crosses the line in 14.83 s versus 14.94 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the X5 xDrive30d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 168 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X5 xDrive30d finishes in 27.36 s versus 27.44 s, with a 0.08 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 230 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the X5 xDrive30d and the X6 xDrive30d 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 8.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.98 seconds. The 0.13 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 6,75 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. X6 xDrive30d F16: 258 hp, ratio 8,00 kg/hp.
X5 xDrive30d F15: 230 km/h. X6 xDrive30d F16: 230 km/h.