Over 0–100 km/h, M440i xDrive F32 wins (4,47 s vs 5,03 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.
| Model X 90D | M440i xDrive F32 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,03 s | 4,47 s+0,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,07 s | 12,66 s+0,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,32 s | 22,97 s+0,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 249 km/h | 250 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,59 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,65 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 | M440i xDrive F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,49 s | 1,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,49 s | 1,94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,99 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,03 s | 4,47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,30 s | 5,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,16 s | 9,85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,94 s | 15,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,07 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,32 s | 22,97 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 | 374 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 740 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw M440i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.47 s versus 5.03 s for the Model X 90D. Despite lacking instant torque, 374 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw M440i xDrive leads by 0.56 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M440i xDrive is doing 146 km/h against 147 km/h for the Model X 90D. The gap is 0.44 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M440i xDrive crosses the line in 12.66 s versus 13.07 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M440i xDrive finishes in 22.96 s versus 23.32 s, with just 0.35 s to spare. The Model X 90D fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model X 90D and the Bmw M440i 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 7.09 seconds. The 0.56 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, M440i xDrive F32 wins (4,47 s vs 5,03 s).
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. M440i xDrive F32: 374 hp, ratio 4,65 kg/hp.
Model X 90D: 249 km/h. M440i xDrive F32: 250 km/h.