Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M50d F15 wins (5,15 s vs 5,33 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 xDrive50i G07 | X5 M50d F15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,33 s | 5,15 s+0,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,57 s | 13,47 s+0,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,64 s | 24,61 s+0,03 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,32 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,69 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 | X7 xDrive50i G07 | X5 M50d F15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 2,15 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,71 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,33 s | 5,15 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,08 s | 6,95 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,00 s | 12,03 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,96 s | 20,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,57 s | 13,47 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,64 s | 24,61 stight gap |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 462 hp | 8 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 460 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 275 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 M50d hits 100 km/h in 5.15 s versus 5.33 s for the Bmw X7 xDrive50i. At this point, the Bmw X5 M50d leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 M50d is doing 136 km/h against 137 km/h for the Bmw X7 xDrive50i. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X5 M50d crosses the line in 13.47 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 M50d finishes in 24.60 s versus 24.64 s, with just 0.04 s to spare. The Bmw X7 xDrive50i fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw X7 xDrive50i and the Bmw X5 M50d are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.32 kg/hp vs 5.69 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.16 seconds. The 0.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M50d F15 wins (5,15 s vs 5,33 s).
X7 xDrive50i G07 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X7 xDrive50i G07: 462 hp, ratio 5,32 kg/hp. X5 M50d F15: 400 hp, ratio 5,69 kg/hp.
X7 xDrive50i G07: 250 km/h. X5 M50d F15: 250 km/h.