Over 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive40d G05 wins (5,58 s vs 6,04 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | X5 xDrive40d G05 | iX xDrive40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.58 s | 6.04 s | 0.46 s · X5 xDrive40d G05 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 14.37 s | 0.45 s · X5 xDrive40d G05 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.54 s | 26.37 s | 0.83 s · X5 xDrive40d G05 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 200 km/h | 45 km/h · X5 xDrive40d G05 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.47 kg/hp | 7.48 kg/hp | better ratio · X5 xDrive40d G05 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | X5 xDrive40d G05 | iX xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s · tight gap | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.20 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.96 s | 4.25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.58 s | 6.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.65 s | 8.34 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.54 s | 15.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23.78 s | 26.44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 14.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.54 s | 26.37 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 200 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 | 340 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 200 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 630 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 440 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed reduction gear |
Off the line, the X5 xDrive40d hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 6.04 s for the iX xDrive40. Despite lacking instant torque, 340 hp of power compensates. At this point, the X5 xDrive40d leads by 0.46 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X5 xDrive40d is doing 131 km/h against 127 km/h for the iX xDrive40. The gap is 0.27 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X5 xDrive40d crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 14.36 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the X5 xDrive40d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X5 xDrive40d finishes in 25.54 s versus 26.37 s, with a 0.83 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X5 xDrive40d is capped at 245 km/h, the iX xDrive40 at 200 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.
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 9.74 seconds. The 0.46 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive40d G05 wins (5,58 s vs 6,04 s).
X5 xDrive40d G05 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X5 xDrive40d G05: 340 hp, ratio 6,47 kg/hp. iX xDrive40: 326 hp, ratio 7,48 kg/hp.
X5 xDrive40d G05: 245 km/h. iX xDrive40: 200 km/h.