Over 0–100 km/h, X1 xDrive20i F48 wins (7,22 s vs 7,58 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Compass 4xe | X1 xDrive20i F48 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.58 s | 7.22 s | 0.36 s · X1 xDrive20i F48 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.62 s | 15.24 s | 0.38 s · X1 xDrive20i F48 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.88 s | 28.05 s | 0.83 s · X1 xDrive20i F48 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 223 km/h | 23 km/h · X1 xDrive20i F48 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.56 kg/hp | 8.88 kg/hp | better ratio · X1 xDrive20i F48 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Compass 4xe | X1 xDrive20i F48 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.62 s | 1.33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.72 s | 2.47 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.25 s | 4.99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.58 s | 7.22 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.77 s | 10.18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.78 s | 18.68 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 50.50 s | 35.74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.62 s | 15.24 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.88 s | 28.05 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 223 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 817 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 580 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the X1 xDrive20i hits 100 km/h in 7.22 s versus 7.58 s for the Compass 4xe. Despite lacking instant torque, 178 hp of power compensates. At this point, the X1 xDrive20i leads by 0.36 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X1 xDrive20i is doing 118 km/h against 116 km/h for the Compass 4xe. The gap is 0.29 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the X1 xDrive20i crosses the line in 15.24 s versus 15.62 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the X1 xDrive20i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 164 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X1 xDrive20i finishes in 28.05 s versus 28.87 s, with a 0.82 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Compass 4xe is capped at 200 km/h, the X1 xDrive20i at 223 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.66 seconds. The 0.36 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, X1 xDrive20i F48 wins (7,22 s vs 7,58 s).
Compass 4xe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Compass 4xe: 190 hp, ratio 9,56 kg/hp. X1 xDrive20i F48: 178 hp, ratio 8,88 kg/hp.
Compass 4xe: 200 km/h. X1 xDrive20i F48: 223 km/h.