Over 0–100 km/h, Terramar VZ wins (5,39 s vs 5,62 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.
| Terramar VZ | X3 xDrive30d G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,39 s−0,23 s | 5,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,71 s−0,25 s | 13,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,72 s−0,94 s | 25,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+16 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,57 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 | Terramar VZ | X3 xDrive30d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,70 s | 1,33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,50 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,06 s | 3,95 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,39 s | 5,62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,20 s | 7,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,09 s | 13,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,78 s | 24,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,71 s | 13,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,72 s | 25,66 s |
| Top speed | 261 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 | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 670 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG |
| 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 Terramar VZ hits 100 km/h in 5.39 s versus 5.62 s for the Bmw X3 xDrive30d. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw X3 xDrive30d is 5 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 xDrive30d is doing 130 km/h against 138 km/h for the Terramar VZ. The gap is 0.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Terramar VZ crosses the line in 13.70 s versus 13.96 s. The 0.26 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Terramar VZ continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Terramar VZ finishes in 24.72 s versus 25.66 s, with a 0.94 s lead.
Electronically capped at 245 km/h, the Bmw X3 xDrive30d never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.57 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 9.01 seconds. The 0.23 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Terramar VZ wins (5,39 s vs 5,62 s).
Terramar VZ goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,39 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Terramar VZ: 300 hp, ratio 5,57 kg/hp. X3 xDrive30d G01: 286 hp, ratio 6,75 kg/hp.
Terramar VZ: 261 km/h. X3 xDrive30d G01: 245 km/h.