As far as drag racing videos go, watching two SUVs go up against each other isn’t as common as some would like.
Usually, we find ourselves looking at some type of unfair matchup between a super-fast SUV and a fast saloon or a hot hatchback, but not this time.
Thankfully, both the X4 M40i as well as the F85 BMW X5M belong to the same category of cars, though not the same exact segment. Even so, in one corner you’ve got a much lighter X4 M40i at 1,915 kg (4,188 lbs), whereas the X5M tips the scales at a whooping 2,350 kg (5,070 lbs).
That’s as far as the flagship X4’s advantage goes, at least on paper. The smaller Bimmer comes with an in-line 6-cylinder power unit, good for 360 PS and 465 Nm (342 lb-ft) of torque, whereas the V8-powered X5M packs 575 PS and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft).
Other than that, both cars feature all-wheel drive systems and both come with 8-speed automatic gearboxes.
Now, who’s rooting for the underdog?