Sur 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30e G01 gagne (6,14 s vs 8,51 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.
| G9 | X3 xDrive30e G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,51 s | 6,14 s+2,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,32 s | 14,38 s+1,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,71 s | 26,28 s+2,43 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 210 km/h−10 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,18 kg/hp | 6,82 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | G9 | X3 xDrive30e G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,41 s | 1,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,03 s | 2,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,49 s | 4,34 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,51 s | 6,14 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,09 s | 8,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,51 s | 14,91 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,05 s | 25,95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,32 s | 14,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,71 s | 26,28 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 210 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 292 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 990 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e hits 100 km/h in 6.14 s versus 8.51 s for the G9. At this point, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e leads by 2.37 s and sits roughly 33 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e is doing 127 km/h against 120 km/h for the G9. The gap is 1.67 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e crosses the line in 14.38 s versus 16.32 s. The 1.94 s gap represents roughly 78 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e finishes in 26.28 s versus 28.71 s, with a 2.43 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 210 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Bmw X3 xDrive30e features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the G9’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 G9 is capped at 200 km/h, the Bmw X3 xDrive30e at 210 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.18 kg/hp vs 6.82 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.63 seconds. The 2.37 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, X3 xDrive30e G01 gagne (6,14 s vs 8,51 s).
G9 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,51 secondes (simulation calibrée).
G9 : 308 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. X3 xDrive30e G01 : 292 hp, ratio 6,82 kg/hp.
G9 : 200 km/h. X3 xDrive30e G01 : 210 km/h.