Sur 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive40d G05 gagne (5,58 s vs 5,63 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 | Cayenne E3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s−0,05 s | 5,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 13,87 s+0,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,54 s | 25,36 s+0,18 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,47 kg/hp | 5,84 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 xDrive40d G05 | Cayenne E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 2,24 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,96 s | 4,02 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s | 5,63 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,65 s | 7,59 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,54 s | 13,19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,78 s | 23,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 13,87 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,54 s | 25,36 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 245 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 | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 200 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 985 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 xDrive40d hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 5.63 s for the Cayenne. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive40d is doing 131 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne. The gap is 0.00 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 13.92 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne finishes in 25.36 s versus 25.54 s, with a 0.18 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw X5 xDrive40d and the Cayenne are governed to 245 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 (6.47 kg/hp vs 5.84 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.87 seconds. The 0.05 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, X5 xDrive40d G05 gagne (5,58 s vs 5,63 s).
X5 xDrive40d G05 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,58 secondes (simulation calibrée).
X5 xDrive40d G05 : 340 hp, ratio 6,47 kg/hp. Cayenne E3.1 : 340 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp.
X5 xDrive40d G05 : 245 km/h. Cayenne E3.1 : 245 km/h.