Over 0–100 km/h, X6 xDrive40d F16 wins (5,73 s vs 5,86 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 xDrive40d F16 | X4 xDrive30d G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s−0,13 s | 5,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,08 s−0,10 s | 14,18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,98 s−0,07 s | 26,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 240 km/h−10 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,73 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,87 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 | X4 xDrive30d G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,37 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,24 s | 2,29 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,04 s | 4,12 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 5,86 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,90 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,28 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,50 s | 25,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,08 s | 14,18 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,98 s | 26,05 stight gap |
| Top speed | 230 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 | 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 | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 5.86 s for the Bmw X4 xDrive30d. At this point, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d is doing 129 km/h against 129 km/h for the Bmw X4 xDrive30d. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d crosses the line in 14.08 s versus 14.18 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d finishes in 25.97 s versus 26.04 s, with a 0.07 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X6 xDrive40d is capped at 230 km/h, the Bmw X4 xDrive30d 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.73 kg/hp vs 6.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.38 seconds. The 0.13 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, X6 xDrive40d F16 wins (5,73 s vs 5,86 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. X4 xDrive30d G02: 265 hp, ratio 6,87 kg/hp.
X6 xDrive40d F16: 230 km/h. X4 xDrive30d G02: 240 km/h.