Over 0–100 km/h, XC40 B4 wins (8,23 s vs 8,42 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.
| XC40 B4 | 220d Active Tourer G42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,23 s−0,19 s | 8,42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,11 s−0,16 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,39 s−0,13 s | 29,52 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 220 km/h−40 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,17 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,60 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 | XC40 B4 | 220d Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 2,09 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,12 s | 3,39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,74 s | 5,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,23 s | 8,42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,35 s | 11,64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,46 s | 21,49 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 43,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,11 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,39 s | 29,52 stight gap |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 220 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Geartronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 163 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the XC40 B4 hits 100 km/h in 8.23 s versus 8.42 s for the Bmw 220d Active Tourer. At this point, the XC40 B4 leads by 0.19 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the XC40 B4 is doing 115 km/h against 115 km/h for the Bmw 220d Active Tourer. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the XC40 B4 crosses the line in 16.10 s versus 16.26 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the XC40 B4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the XC40 B4 finishes in 29.39 s versus 29.52 s, with a 0.13 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (220 km/h), the Bmw 220d Active Tourer never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the XC40 B4 is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw 220d Active Tourer at 220 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 (8.17 kg/hp vs 9.60 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.60 seconds. The 0.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, XC40 B4 wins (8,23 s vs 8,42 s).
XC40 B4 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,23 seconds (calibrated simulation).
XC40 B4: 197 hp, ratio 8,17 kg/hp. 220d Active Tourer G42: 163 hp, ratio 9,60 kg/hp.
XC40 B4: 180 km/h. 220d Active Tourer G42: 220 km/h.