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BMW X5 xDrive45e G05 vs BMW 740e iPerformance G11: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

large SUV · 2021 vs 2018 · Methodology
BMWPHEV

X5 xDrive45e G05

394 hp · 600 Nm · 2,435 kg · 2021

VS
BMWPHEV

740e iPerformance G11

326 hp · 400 Nm · 1,900 kg · 2018

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

X5 xDrive45e G05

6,18kg/hpcompensated by −535 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power394 hp6 cyl
Torque600 Nm
Weight2 435 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxEight-speed Steptronic transmission
BMW

740e iPerformance G11

5,83kg/hpratio better by 0,35 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power326 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 900 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

X5 xDrive45e G05: 394 hp, ratio 6,18 kg/hp. 740e iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 5,83 kg/hp.

X5 xDrive45e G05: 235 km/h. 740e iPerformance G11: 250 km/h.