Over 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive40d G05 wins (5,58 s vs 8,51 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 xDrive40d G05 | G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s−2,93 s | 8,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s−2,40 s | 16,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,54 s−3,17 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+45 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,47 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,18 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 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 2,41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 4,03 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,96 s | 6,49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s | 8,51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,65 s | 11,09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,54 s | 18,51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,78 s | 31,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 16,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,54 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 200 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 | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 210 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 xDrive40d hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 8.51 s for the G9. Despite lacking instant torque, 340 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw X5 xDrive40d leads by 2.93 s and sits roughly 34 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive40d is doing 131 km/h against 120 km/h for the G9. The gap is 1.97 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X5 xDrive40d crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 16.32 s. The 2.40 s gap represents roughly 96 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive40d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive40d finishes in 25.54 s versus 28.71 s, with a 3.17 s lead.
The Bmw X5 xDrive40d features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the G9’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X5 xDrive40d is capped at 245 km/h, the G9 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 12.63 seconds. The 2.93 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 8,51 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. G9: 308 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp.
X5 xDrive40d G05: 245 km/h. G9: 200 km/h.