Sur 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive40i F15 gagne (5,42 s vs 5,49 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.
| X7 M50d G07 | X5 xDrive40i F15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,49 s | 5,42 s+0,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,82 s | 13,71 s+0,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,28 s | 25,12 s+0,16 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+7 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,15 kg/hp | 6,06 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | X7 M50d G07 | X5 xDrive40i F15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,37 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,23 s | 2,21 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,92 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,49 s | 5,42 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,47 s | 7,33 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,10 s | 12,74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,66 s | 22,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,82 s | 13,71 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,28 s | 25,12 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 243 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 460 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 060 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i hits 100 km/h in 5.42 s versus 5.49 s for the Bmw X7 M50d. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i is doing 134 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw X7 M50d. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i crosses the line in 13.71 s versus 13.82 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i finishes in 25.11 s versus 25.28 s, with a 0.16 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw X7 M50d is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i at 243 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 (6.15 kg/hp vs 6.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.69 seconds. The 0.07 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, X5 xDrive40i F15 gagne (5,42 s vs 5,49 s).
X7 M50d G07 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,49 secondes (simulation calibrée).
X7 M50d G07 : 400 hp, ratio 6,15 kg/hp. X5 xDrive40i F15 : 340 hp, ratio 6,06 kg/hp.
X7 M50d G07 : 250 km/h. X5 xDrive40i F15 : 243 km/h.