Over 0–100 km/h, XM 50e G09 wins (5,19 s vs 6,08 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.
| XM 50e G09 | i4 eDrive35 G26 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,19 s−0,89 s | 6,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,44 s−0,94 s | 14,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,30 s−1,96 s | 26,26 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+60 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,50 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,99 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 | XM 50e G09 | i4 eDrive35 G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,69 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 2,81 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,82 s | 4,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,19 s | 6,08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,88 s | 8,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,59 s | 14,28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,84 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13,44 s | 14,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,30 s | 26,26 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 190 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 476 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 620 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Bmw XM 50e hits 100 km/h in 5.19 s versus 6.08 s for the Bmw i4 eDrive35. At this point, the Bmw XM 50e leads by 0.89 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw XM 50e is doing 139 km/h against 131 km/h for the Bmw i4 eDrive35. The gap is 0.65 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw XM 50e crosses the line in 13.44 s versus 14.38 s. The 0.94 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw XM 50e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw XM 50e finishes in 24.30 s versus 26.26 s, with a 1.96 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw XM 50e is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 at 190 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.50 kg/hp vs 6.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.27 seconds. The 0.89 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, XM 50e G09 wins (5,19 s vs 6,08 s).
XM 50e G09 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,19 seconds (calibrated simulation).
XM 50e G09: 476 hp, ratio 5,50 kg/hp. i4 eDrive35 G26: 286 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp.
XM 50e G09: 250 km/h. i4 eDrive35 G26: 190 km/h.