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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the BMW X3 M40i G01 gets there in 12.99 s — 1.16 s ahead of the BMW 330i E90 272 PS.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | BMW 330i E90 272 PS | BMW X3 M40i G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.65 s | 4.36 s |
| 0–100 mph | 14.05 s | 11.69 s |
| 60 ft | 2.33 s | 1.88 s |
| 1/8 mile | 9.20 s | 8.27 s |
| 1/4 mile | 14.16 s | 12.99 s |
| Trap speed | 100.4 mph | 103.9 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 7/7 for the BMW 330i E90 272 PS, 10/10 for the BMW X3 M40i G01 — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | BMW 330i E90 272 PS | BMW X3 M40i G01 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Power | 268 bhp | 355 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,480 kg | 1,810 kg |
| Power to weight | 181 bhp/t | 196 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Rear drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |