Sur 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.3 gagne (4,73 s vs 4,87 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.3 | X3 M40d G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,73 s−0,14 s | 4,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,97 s−0,24 s | 13,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,67 s−0,58 s | 24,25 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 259 km/h+9 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,68 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,81 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.3 | X3 M40d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,25 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,02 s | 2,01 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,41 s | 3,49 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,73 s | 4,87 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,28 s | 6,61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,65 s | 11,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,56 s | 19,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,97 s | 13,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,67 s | 24,25 s |
| Top speed limited | 259 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 | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 930 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Macan S hits 100 km/h in 4.73 s versus 4.87 s for the Bmw X3 M40d. The 0.14 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Macan S is doing 142 km/h against 138 km/h for the Bmw X3 M40d. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan S crosses the line in 12.97 s versus 13.21 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 11 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 197 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan S finishes in 23.67 s versus 24.24 s, with a 0.58 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (259 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 259 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 (5.68 kg/hp vs 5.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.63 seconds. The 0.14 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, Macan S 95B.3 gagne (4,73 s vs 4,87 s).
Macan S 95B.3 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,73 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Macan S 95B.3 : 340 hp, ratio 5,68 kg/hp. X3 M40d G01 : 326 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp.
Macan S 95B.3 : 259 km/h. X3 M40d G01 : 250 km/h.