Sur 0–100 km/h, 520i Touring G60 gagne (7,80 s vs 8,23 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 | 520i Touring G60 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,23 s | 7,80 s+0,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,11 s | 15,64 s+0,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,39 s | 28,94 s+0,45 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 222 km/h−42 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,17 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,34 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 | 520i Touring G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 1,29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,12 s | 2,50 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,74 s | 5,22 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,23 s | 7,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,35 s | 11,10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,46 s | 21,13 s |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 42,97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,11 s | 15,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,39 s | 28,94 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 222 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 | 2 |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | — |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 775 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 520i Touring | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 520i Touring hits 100 km/h in 7.80 s versus 8.23 s for the XC40 B4. At this point, the Bmw 520i Touring leads by 0.43 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 520i Touring is doing 114 km/h against 115 km/h for the XC40 B4. The gap is 0.52 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 520i Touring crosses the line in 15.63 s versus 16.10 s. The 0.47 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 520i Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 520i Touring finishes in 28.94 s versus 29.39 s, with a 0.45 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the XC40 B4 is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw 520i Touring at 222 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 9.34 kg/hp) and transmission (auto vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.40 seconds. The 0.43 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 520i Touring G60 gagne (7,80 s vs 8,23 s).
XC40 B4 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,23 secondes (simulation calibrée).
XC40 B4 : 197 hp, ratio 8,17 kg/hp. 520i Touring G60 : 190 hp, ratio 9,34 kg/hp.
XC40 B4 : 180 km/h. 520i Touring G60 : 222 km/h.