Sur 0–100 km/h, X6 M50i G06 gagne (4,25 s vs 5,60 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 M50i G06 | Q8 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,25 s−1,34 s | 5,60 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s−1,64 s | 13,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s−3,52 s | 25,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+10 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,23 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,13 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 M50i G06 | Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,06 s | 2,20 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,27 s | 3,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,25 s | 5,60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,46 s | 7,69 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,75 s | 13,73 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,66 s | 24,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s | 13,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 25,66 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 240 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 530 hp | 8 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X6 M50i hits 100 km/h in 4.26 s versus 5.60 s for the Q8 SUV. Despite lacking instant torque, 530 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw X6 M50i leads by 1.34 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X6 M50i is doing 154 km/h against 131 km/h for the Q8 SUV. The gap is 0.91 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X6 M50i crosses the line in 12.29 s versus 13.94 s. The 1.64 s gap represents roughly 71 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X6 M50i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 214 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X6 M50i finishes in 22.14 s versus 25.66 s, with a 3.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X6 M50i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Q8 SUV at 240 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 8.93 seconds. The 1.34 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, X6 M50i G06 gagne (4,25 s vs 5,60 s).
X6 M50i G06 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,25 secondes (simulation calibrée).
X6 M50i G06 : 530 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. Q8 SUV : 394 hp, ratio 6,13 kg/hp.
X6 M50i G06 : 250 km/h. Q8 SUV : 240 km/h.