Over 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive40d G05 wins (5,58 s vs 5,78 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 xDrive40d G05 | X3 xDrive30d G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s−0,20 s | 5,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s−0,20 s | 14,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,54 s−0,42 s | 25,96 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+5 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,47 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,87 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 xDrive40d G05 | X3 xDrive30d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,38 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 2,23 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,96 s | 4,06 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s | 5,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,65 s | 7,99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,54 s | 14,32 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,78 s | 25,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 14,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,54 s | 25,96 s |
| Top speed | 245 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 | 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 | 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 X5 xDrive40d hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 5.78 s for the X3 xDrive30d. At this point, the X5 xDrive40d leads by 0.20 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X5 xDrive40d is doing 131 km/h against 129 km/h for the X3 xDrive30d. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the X5 xDrive40d crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 14.11 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the X5 xDrive40d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X5 xDrive40d finishes in 25.54 s versus 25.96 s, with a 0.42 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X5 xDrive40d is capped at 245 km/h, the X3 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 (6.47 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 9.29 seconds. The 0.20 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 xDrive40d G05 wins (5,58 s vs 5,78 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. X3 xDrive30d G01: 265 hp, ratio 6,87 kg/hp.
X5 xDrive40d G05: 245 km/h. X3 xDrive30d G01: 240 km/h.