Sur 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive20i G01 gagne (8,23 s vs 8,35 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.
| E-PACE P200 | X3 xDrive20i G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 8,23 s+0,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 16,02 s+0,17 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s−0,07 s | 29,48 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,32 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 | E-PACE P200 | X3 xDrive20i G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 1,63 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,33 s | 2,88 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,88 s | 5,64 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 8,23 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,44 s | 11,63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,17 s | 22,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,14 s | 48,39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 16,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s | 29,48 stight gap |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 215 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | E-PACE P200 2018 | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 xDrive20i hits 100 km/h in 8.23 s versus 8.35 s for the E-PACE P200. At this point, the Bmw X3 xDrive20i leads by 0.12 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 xDrive20i is doing 113 km/h against 115 km/h for the E-PACE P200. The gap is 0.26 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 xDrive20i crosses the line in 16.02 s versus 16.19 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 215 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed — the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 215 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the E-PACE P200 finishes in 29.41 s versus 29.48 s. The 0.07 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the E-PACE P200 and the Bmw X3 xDrive20i are governed to 215 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 (8.74 kg/hp vs 9.32 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.69 seconds. The 0.12 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, X3 xDrive20i G01 gagne (8,23 s vs 8,35 s).
E-PACE P200 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,35 secondes (simulation calibrée).
E-PACE P200 : 200 hp, ratio 8,74 kg/hp. X3 xDrive20i G01 : 184 hp, ratio 9,32 kg/hp.
E-PACE P200 : 215 km/h. X3 xDrive20i G01 : 215 km/h.