Sur 0–100 km/h, X4 xDrive30d G02 gagne (5,86 s vs 6,05 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 G05 | X4 xDrive30d G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,05 s | 5,86 s+0,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,34 s | 14,18 s+0,16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,57 s | 26,05 s+0,52 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 240 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,66 kg/hp | 6,87 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 G05 | X4 xDrive30d G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,05 s | 2,29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,12 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,05 s | 5,86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,51 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,72 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,06 s | 25,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,34 s | 14,18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,57 s | 26,05 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 240 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 190 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X4 xDrive30d hits 100 km/h in 5.86 s versus 6.05 s for the Bmw X5 xDrive30d. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw X5 xDrive30d is 3 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive30d is doing 125 km/h against 129 km/h for the Bmw X4 xDrive30d. The gap is 0.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X4 xDrive30d crosses the line in 14.18 s versus 14.33 s. The 0.15 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X4 xDrive30d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X4 xDrive30d finishes in 26.04 s versus 26.57 s, with a 0.53 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X5 xDrive30d is capped at 235 km/h, the Bmw X4 xDrive30d at 240 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 (7.66 kg/hp vs 6.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.01 seconds. The 0.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, X4 xDrive30d G02 gagne (5,86 s vs 6,05 s).
X5 xDrive30d G05 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,05 secondes (simulation calibrée).
X5 xDrive30d G05 : 286 hp, ratio 7,66 kg/hp. X4 xDrive30d G02 : 265 hp, ratio 6,87 kg/hp.
X5 xDrive30d G05 : 235 km/h. X4 xDrive30d G02 : 240 km/h.