Over 0–100 km/h, X6 M50d F16 wins (5,29 s vs 5,62 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.
| X6 M50d F16 | X3 xDrive30d G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,29 s−0,33 s | 5,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,63 s−0,33 s | 13,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,91 s−0,75 s | 25,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+5 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,73 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,75 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 | X6 M50d F16 | X3 xDrive30d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,40 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,17 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,83 s | 3,95 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,29 s | 5,62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,14 s | 7,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,41 s | 13,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,42 s | 24,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,63 s | 13,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,91 s | 25,66 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 381 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 740 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 930 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X6 M50d hits 100 km/h in 5.29 s versus 5.62 s for the Bmw X3 xDrive30d. The 0.33 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X6 M50d is doing 135 km/h against 130 km/h for the Bmw X3 xDrive30d. The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X6 M50d crosses the line in 13.62 s versus 13.96 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X6 M50d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 187 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X6 M50d finishes in 24.91 s versus 25.66 s, with a 0.75 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X6 M50d is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw X3 xDrive30d at 245 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.73 kg/hp vs 6.75 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.01 seconds. The 0.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X6 M50d F16 wins (5,29 s vs 5,62 s).
X6 M50d F16 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X6 M50d F16: 381 hp, ratio 5,73 kg/hp. X3 xDrive30d G01: 286 hp, ratio 6,75 kg/hp.
X6 M50d F16: 250 km/h. X3 xDrive30d G01: 245 km/h.