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Jaguar F-PACE SVR vs BMW X4 M Competition G02: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

family SUV · 2021 vs 2021 · Methodology
JaguarPetrol

F-PACE SVR

550 hp · 680 Nm · 2,024 kg · 2021

VS
BMWPetrolFaster

X4 M Competition G02

510 hp · 600 Nm · 1,995 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

AJaguar F-PACE SVR

4.35 s

Gap0.22 sin favour of X4 M Competition
BBMW X4 M Competition G02

4.13 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureF-PACE SVRX4 M Competition G02Gap
0–100 km/h4.35 s4.13 s0.22 s · X4 M Competition G02
400 m standing start12.30 s12.22 s0.08 s · X4 M Competition G02
1,000 m standing start22.06 s22.35 s0.29 s · F-PACE SVR
Top speed (electronically limited)285 km/h250 km/h35 km/h · F-PACE SVR
Power-to-weight ratio3.68 kg/hp3.91 kg/hpbetter ratio · F-PACE SVR

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

JaguarPetrolF-PACE SVR
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWPetrolX4 M Competition G02
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageF-PACE SVRX4 M Competition G02
0–30 km/h1.26 s1.07 s
0–50 km/h2.10 s1.78 s
0–80 km/h3.44 s2.96 s
0–100 km/h4.35 s4.13 s
0–120 km/h5.56 s5.38 s
0–160 km/h8.68 s8.98 s
0–200 km/h13.35 s14.46 s
400 m standing start12.30 s12.22 s · tight gap
1,000 m standing start22.06 s22.35 s
Top speed limited285 km/h250 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Jaguar

F-PACE SVR

3,68kg/hpratio better by 0,23 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power550 hpPending
Torque680 Nm
Weight2 024 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox8-speed automatic ZF
BMW

X4 M Competition G02

3,91kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power510 hp6 cyl
Torque600 Nm
Weight1 995 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxEight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the X4 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 4.13 s versus 4.35 s for the F-PACE SVR. At this point, the X4 M Competition leads by 0.22 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the X4 M Competition is doing 151 km/h against 154 km/h for the F-PACE SVR. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the X4 M Competition crosses the line in 12.22 s versus 12.30 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The X4 M Competition maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the F-PACE SVR keeps accelerating towards 285 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.04 s.

Around 540 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the F-PACE SVR overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 35 km/h higher top speed.

At 1,000 metres, the F-PACE SVR finishes in 22.05 s versus 22.35 s. The 0.29 s delta shows an extremely tight race.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the F-PACE SVR is capped at 285 km/h, the X4 M Competition at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (3.68 kg/hp vs 3.91 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.20 seconds. The 0.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, X4 M Competition G02 wins (4,13 s vs 4,35 s).

F-PACE SVR goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).

F-PACE SVR: 550 hp, ratio 3,68 kg/hp. X4 M Competition G02: 510 hp, ratio 3,91 kg/hp.

F-PACE SVR: 285 km/h. X4 M Competition G02: 250 km/h.