Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 4,25 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 | G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,25 s | 3,80 s+0,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s | 12,03 s+0,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s−0,75 s | 22,89 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+50 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,23 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,41 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 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,06 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,06 s | 1,76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,27 s | 2,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,25 s | 3,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,46 s | 5,01 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,75 s | 8,63 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,66 s | 13,99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s | 12,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 22,89 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 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 | 480 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the G6 hits 100 km/h in 3.80 s versus 4.26 s for the X6 M50i. The instant torque of 660 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the G6 leads by 0.45 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the G6 is doing 152 km/h against 154 km/h for the X6 M50i. The gap is 0.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the G6 crosses the line in 12.03 s versus 12.29 s. The 0.26 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The G6 maxes out at 200 km/h while the X6 M50i keeps accelerating towards 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.16 s.
Around 705 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the X6 M50i overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 50 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the X6 M50i finishes in 22.14 s versus 22.89 s. The 0.75 s delta in favour of the X6 M50i shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X6 M50i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 6.19 seconds. The 0.45 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 4,25 s).
X6 M50i G06 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,25 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X6 M50i G06: 530 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. G6: 480 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp.
X6 M50i G06: 250 km/h. G6: 200 km/h.