Over 0–100 km/h, X2 sDrive18i F39 wins (9,66 s vs 10,64 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 | X2 sDrive18i F39 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.64 s | 9.66 s | 0.98 s · X2 sDrive18i F39 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.87 s | 17.09 s | 0.78 s · X2 sDrive18i F39 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.99 s | 31.08 s | 0.91 s · X2 sDrive18i F39 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 175 km/h | 205 km/h | 30 km/h · X2 sDrive18i F39 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.69 kg/hp | 10.53 kg/hp | better ratio · X2 sDrive18i F39 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 | X2 sDrive18i F39 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.93 s | 2.17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.42 s | 3.63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.63 s | 6.78 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.64 s | 9.66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14.50 s | 13.55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 27.54 s | 26.01 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 69.47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.87 s | 17.09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.99 s | 31.08 s |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 205 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 | 143 hp | Inline-4 Atkinson cycle E-Tech (HR16) |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 528 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 140 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 474 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the X2 sDrive18i hits 100 km/h in 9.66 s versus 10.64 s for the Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145. At this point, the X2 sDrive18i leads by 0.98 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X2 sDrive18i is doing 109 km/h against 107 km/h for the Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145. The gap is 0.74 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X2 sDrive18i crosses the line in 17.09 s versus 17.87 s. The 0.79 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the X2 sDrive18i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 150 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X2 sDrive18i finishes in 31.08 s versus 31.99 s, with a 0.91 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 is capped at 175 km/h, the X2 sDrive18i at 205 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 (10.69 kg/hp vs 10.53 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.93 seconds. The 0.98 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X2 sDrive18i F39 wins (9,66 s vs 10,64 s).
Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,64 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145: 143 hp, ratio 10,69 kg/hp. X2 sDrive18i F39: 140 hp, ratio 10,53 kg/hp.
Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145: 175 km/h. X2 sDrive18i F39: 205 km/h.