Over 0–100 km/h, X6 M Competition G06 wins (3,83 s vs 4,34 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | X6 M Competition G06 | X5 M50i G05 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s | 4.34 s | 0.51 s · X6 M Competition G06 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.93 s | 12.43 s | 0.50 s · X6 M Competition G06 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.75 s | 22.51 s | 0.76 s · X6 M Competition G06 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.71 kg/hp | 4.25 kg/hp | better ratio · X6 M Competition G06 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | X6 M Competition G06 | X5 M50i G05 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.06 s | 1.23 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.74 s | 2.03 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.91 s | 3.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s | 4.34 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.01 s | 5.63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.19 s | 9.15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.21 s | 14.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.93 s | 12.43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.75 s | 22.51 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 625 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 530 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 250 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the X6 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 4.34 s for the X5 M50i. At this point, the X6 M Competition leads by 0.51 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X6 M Competition is doing 155 km/h against 150 km/h for the X5 M50i. The gap is 0.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X6 M Competition crosses the line in 11.93 s versus 12.43 s. The 0.50 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the X6 M Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 209 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X6 M Competition finishes in 21.75 s versus 22.50 s, with a 0.75 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the X6 M Competition and the X5 M50i are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (3.71 kg/hp vs 4.25 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.38 seconds. The 0.51 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X6 M Competition G06 wins (3,83 s vs 4,34 s).
X6 M Competition G06 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X6 M Competition G06: 625 hp, ratio 3,71 kg/hp. X5 M50i G05: 530 hp, ratio 4,25 kg/hp.
X6 M Competition G06: 250 km/h. X5 M50i G05: 250 km/h.