Over 0–100 km/h, iX M60 I20 wins (3,71 s vs 3,87 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.
| iX M60 I20 | RS Q8 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,71 s−0,15 s | 3,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,94 s | 11,88 s+0,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,85 s | 21,56 s+0,29 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,26 kg/hp | 3,86 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 | iX M60 I20 | RS Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,93 s | 1,08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,54 s | 1,81 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,67 s | 2,90 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,71 s | 3,87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,03 s | 5,01 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,60 s | 8,12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,69 s | 12,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,94 s | 11,88 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,85 s | 21,56 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 619 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 1100 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 640 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed reduction gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 600 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 315 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the iX M60 hits 100 km/h in 3.72 s versus 3.87 s for the RS Q8 SUV. The instant torque of 1,100 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the iX M60 leads by 0.15 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX M60 is doing 151 km/h against 156 km/h for the RS Q8 SUV. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS Q8 SUV crosses the line in 11.88 s versus 11.94 s. The 0.06 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the RS Q8 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 212 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS Q8 SUV finishes in 21.56 s versus 21.84 s, with a 0.29 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the iX M60 and the RS Q8 SUV are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
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 5.80 seconds. The 0.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, iX M60 I20 wins (3,71 s vs 3,87 s).
iX M60 I20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
iX M60 I20: 619 hp, ratio 4,26 kg/hp. RS Q8 SUV: 600 hp, ratio 3,86 kg/hp.
iX M60 I20: 250 km/h. RS Q8 SUV: 250 km/h.