Over 0–100 km/h, Model X 90D and 540i xDrive G30 are neck and neck (4,96 s vs 5,03 s, no significant gap).
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.
| Model X 90D | 540i xDrive G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,03 s | 4,96 s+0,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,07 s−0,09 s | 13,16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,32 s−0,41 s | 23,73 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 249 km/h | 250 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,59 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,24 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 | Model X 90D | 540i xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,49 s | 1,32 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,49 s | 2,20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,99 s | 3,67 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,03 s | 4,96 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,30 s | 6,55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,16 s | 10,86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,94 s | 17,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,07 s | 13,16 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,32 s | 23,73 s |
| Top speed limited | 249 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 | 532 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 967 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 441 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 745 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 540i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.96 s versus 5.03 s for the Model X 90D. Despite lacking instant torque, 333 hp of power compensates. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 540i xDrive is doing 141 km/h against 147 km/h for the Model X 90D. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model X 90D crosses the line in 13.07 s versus 13.16 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Model X 90D continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X 90D finishes in 23.32 s versus 23.73 s, with a 0.41 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model X 90D and the Bmw 540i xDrive are governed to 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
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 7.48 seconds. The 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model X 90D and 540i xDrive G30 are neck and neck (4,96 s vs 5,03 s, no significant gap).
Model X 90D goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model X 90D: 532 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp. 540i xDrive G30: 333 hp, ratio 5,24 kg/hp.
Model X 90D: 249 km/h. 540i xDrive G30: 250 km/h.