Sur 0–100 km/h, G6 gagne (6,82 s vs 7,22 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.
| G6 | X1 xDrive20i F48 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,82 s−0,40 s | 7,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,96 s−0,28 s | 15,24 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,82 s−1,23 s | 28,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 223 km/h−23 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,99 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,88 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 | G6 | X1 xDrive20i F48 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,81 s | 1,33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,01 s | 2,47 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,00 s | 4,99 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,82 s | 7,22 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,13 s | 10,18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,54 s | 18,68 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,78 s | 35,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,96 s | 15,24 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,82 s | 28,05 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 223 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 292 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 440 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 580 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the G6 hits 100 km/h in 6.82 s versus 7.22 s for the Bmw X1 xDrive20i. The instant torque of 440 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw X1 xDrive20i is 7 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X1 xDrive20i is doing 118 km/h against 126 km/h for the G6. The gap is 0.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the G6 crosses the line in 14.96 s versus 15.24 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the G6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the G6 finishes in 26.81 s versus 28.05 s, with a 1.24 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (223 km/h), the Bmw X1 xDrive20i never recovers its launch deficit.
The Bmw X1 xDrive20i features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the G6’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G6 is capped at 200 km/h, the Bmw X1 xDrive20i at 223 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.
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 11.89 seconds. The 0.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, G6 gagne (6,82 s vs 7,22 s).
G6 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,82 secondes (simulation calibrée).
G6 : 292 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp. X1 xDrive20i F48 : 178 hp, ratio 8,88 kg/hp.
G6 : 200 km/h. X1 xDrive20i F48 : 223 km/h.