Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30d G01 wins (5,62 s vs 5,73 s).
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 xDrive40d F16 | X3 xDrive30d G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 5,62 s+0,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,08 s | 13,96 s+0,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,98 s | 25,66 s+0,32 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 245 km/h−15 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,73 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 xDrive40d F16 | X3 xDrive30d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,37 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,24 s | 2,17 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,04 s | 3,95 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 5,62 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,90 s | 7,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,28 s | 13,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,50 s | 24,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,08 s | 13,96 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,98 s | 25,66 s |
| Top speed | 230 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 | 313 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 630 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 105 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 X3 xDrive30d hits 100 km/h in 5.62 s versus 5.73 s for the X6 xDrive40d. At this point, the X3 xDrive30d leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X3 xDrive30d is doing 130 km/h against 129 km/h for the X6 xDrive40d. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the X3 xDrive30d crosses the line in 13.96 s versus 14.08 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the X3 xDrive30d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X3 xDrive30d finishes in 25.66 s versus 25.97 s, with a 0.31 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X6 xDrive40d is capped at 230 km/h, the 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 (6.73 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 9.20 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30d G01 wins (5,62 s vs 5,73 s).
X6 xDrive40d F16 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X6 xDrive40d F16: 313 hp, ratio 6,73 kg/hp. X3 xDrive30d G01: 286 hp, ratio 6,75 kg/hp.
X6 xDrive40d F16: 230 km/h. X3 xDrive30d G01: 245 km/h.