Over 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive40i G05 wins (5,65 s vs 6,82 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 xDrive40i G05 | G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s−1,17 s | 6,82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,93 s−1,03 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,55 s−1,27 s | 26,82 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 243 km/h+43 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,31 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,99 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 xDrive40i G05 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,21 s | 3,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,04 s | 5,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s | 6,82 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,68 s | 9,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,49 s | 15,54 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,80 s | 25,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,93 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,55 s | 26,82 s |
| Top speed | 243 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 | 333 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 292 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 440 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i hits 100 km/h in 5.65 s versus 6.82 s for the G6. Despite lacking instant torque, 333 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i leads by 1.17 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i is doing 131 km/h against 126 km/h for the G6. The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i crosses the line in 13.93 s versus 14.96 s. The 1.03 s gap represents roughly 44 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i finishes in 25.54 s versus 26.81 s, with a 1.27 s lead.
The Bmw X5 xDrive40i features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the G6’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 xDrive40i is capped at 243 km/h, the G6 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 10.49 seconds. The 1.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive40i G05 wins (5,65 s vs 6,82 s).
X5 xDrive40i G05 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X5 xDrive40i G05: 333 hp, ratio 6,31 kg/hp. G6: 292 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp.
X5 xDrive40i G05: 243 km/h. G6: 200 km/h.