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Volvo XC40 B4 vs BMW X2 xDrive20d F39: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact SUV · 2022 vs 2018 · Methodology
VolvoPetrol

XC40 B4

197 hp · 300 Nm · 1,610 kg · 2022

VS
BMWDiesel

X2 xDrive20d F39

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,600 kg · 2018

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Volvo

XC40 B4

8,17kg/hpratio better by 0,25 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power197 hpPending
Torque300 Nm
Weight1 610 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox8-speed Geartronic
BMW

X2 xDrive20d F39

8,42kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 600 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of XC40 B4
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Instead of X2 xDrive20d F39
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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

XC40 B4 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,23 seconds (calibrated simulation).

XC40 B4: 197 hp, ratio 8,17 kg/hp. X2 xDrive20d F39: 190 hp, ratio 8,42 kg/hp.

XC40 B4: 180 km/h. X2 xDrive20d F39: 221 km/h.