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Xpeng G9 vs BMW X3 M40i G01: 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.

large SUV · 2024 vs 2021 · Methodology
XpengBEV

G9

543 hp · 717 Nm · 2,355 kg · 2024

VS
BMWPetrol

X3 M40i G01

360 hp · 500 Nm · 1,870 kg · 2021

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.

Xpeng

G9

4,34kg/hpratio better by 0,86 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power543 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD
Torque717 Nm
Weight2 355 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

X3 M40i G01

5,19kg/hpcompensated by −485 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power360 hp6 cyl
Torque500 Nm
Weight1 870 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

G9: 543 hp, ratio 4,34 kg/hp. X3 M40i G01: 360 hp, ratio 5,19 kg/hp.

G9: 200 km/h. X3 M40i G01: 250 km/h.