Sur 0–100 km/h, X3 M40d G01 gagne (4,99 s vs 5,22 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.2 | X3 M40d G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,22 s | 4,99 s+0,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,54 s | 13,34 s+0,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,72 s | 24,47 s+0,25 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 253 km/h+3 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,43 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,94 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.2 | X3 M40d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,23 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,85 s | 3,55 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,22 s | 4,99 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,13 s | 6,82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,08 s | 11,90 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,55 s | 20,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,54 s | 13,34 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,72 s | 24,47 s |
| Top speed limited | 253 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 354 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 923 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 020 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 M40d hits 100 km/h in 4.99 s versus 5.22 s for the Macan S. At this point, the Bmw X3 M40d leads by 0.23 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M40d is doing 137 km/h against 136 km/h for the Macan S. The gap is 0.20 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 M40d crosses the line in 13.34 s versus 13.54 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X3 M40d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 189 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 M40d finishes in 24.47 s versus 24.72 s, with a 0.25 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (253 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Macan S is capped at 253 km/h, the Bmw X3 M40d 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 (5.43 kg/hp vs 5.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.22 seconds. The 0.23 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 M40d G01 gagne (4,99 s vs 5,22 s).
Macan S 95B.2 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,22 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Macan S 95B.2 : 354 hp, ratio 5,43 kg/hp. X3 M40d G01 : 340 hp, ratio 5,94 kg/hp.
Macan S 95B.2 : 253 km/h. X3 M40d G01 : 250 km/h.