Over 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.1 wins (5,37 s vs 5,65 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.
| Macan S 95B.1 | X5 xDrive40i G05 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,37 s−0,28 s | 5,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,66 s−0,27 s | 13,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,85 s−0,70 s | 25,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 251 km/h+8 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,31 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 | Macan S 95B.1 | X5 xDrive40i G05 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 2,21 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,00 s | 4,04 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,37 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,24 s | 7,68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,22 s | 13,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,77 s | 23,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,66 s | 13,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,85 s | 25,55 s |
| Top speed | 251 km/h | 243 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Macan S hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 5.65 s for the Bmw X5 xDrive40i. The 0.28 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Macan S is doing 135 km/h against 131 km/h for the Bmw X5 xDrive40i. The gap is 0.09 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan S crosses the line in 13.65 s versus 13.93 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Macan S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan S finishes in 24.85 s versus 25.54 s, with a 0.70 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Macan S is capped at 251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i at 243 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 (5.49 kg/hp vs 6.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.87 seconds. The 0.28 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, Macan S 95B.1 wins (5,37 s vs 5,65 s).
Macan S 95B.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Macan S 95B.1: 340 hp, ratio 5,49 kg/hp. X5 xDrive40i G05: 333 hp, ratio 6,31 kg/hp.
Macan S 95B.1: 251 km/h. X5 xDrive40i G05: 243 km/h.