Sur 0–100 km/h, X9 gagne (3,88 s vs 7,43 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.
| X9 | 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s−3,55 s | 7,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,34 s−4,10 s | 15,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s−5,62 s | 27,76 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 233 km/h−33 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,84 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,84 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 | X9 | 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,15 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,92 s | 3,10 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,09 s | 5,42 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s | 7,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,68 s | 10,01 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,72 s | 17,19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,78 s | 30,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,34 s | 15,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 27,76 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 233 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 543 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD MPV |
| Torque | 717 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 211 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 655 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the X9 hits 100 km/h in 3.88 s versus 7.43 s for the Bmw 223d xDrive Active Tourer. The instant torque of 717 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the X9 leads by 3.55 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X9 is doing 173 km/h against 121 km/h for the Bmw 223d xDrive Active Tourer. The gap is 2.60 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X9 crosses the line in 11.34 s versus 15.43 s. The 4.10 s gap represents roughly 160 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X9 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X9 finishes in 22.13 s versus 27.75 s, with a 5.62 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (233 km/h), the Bmw 223d xDrive Active Tourer never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X9 is capped at 200 km/h, the Bmw 223d xDrive Active Tourer at 233 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 11.39 seconds. The 3.55 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, X9 gagne (3,88 s vs 7,43 s).
X9 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,88 secondes (simulation calibrée).
X9 : 543 hp, ratio 4,84 kg/hp. 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 : 211 hp, ratio 7,84 kg/hp.
X9 : 200 km/h. 223d xDrive Active Tourer G42 : 233 km/h.