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Home›Duel›BMW iX vs Audi SQ8

Performance comparison

BMW iX M60 I20 vs Audi SQ8 SUV: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

BMWBEVFaster

iX M60 I20

619 hp · 1100 Nm · 2,640 kg · 2022

VS
AudiPetrol

SQ8 SUV

507 hp · 770 Nm · 2,240 kg · 2026

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

iX M60 I20SQ8 SUV
0–100 km/h3,71 s−0,32 s4,03 s
400 m standing start11,94 s−0,18 s12,12 s
1,000 m standing start21,85 s−0,13 s21,98 s
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h250 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio4,26 kg/hpbetter ratio4,42 kg/hp

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

BMWBEViX M60 I20
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
AudiPetrolSQ8 SUV
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalieriX M60 I20SQ8 SUV
0–30 km/h0,93 s1,13 s
0–50 km/h1,54 s1,89 s
0–80 km/h2,67 s3,06 s
0–100 km/h3,71 s4,03 s
0–120 km/h5,03 s5,25 s
0–160 km/h8,60 s8,55 stight gap
0–200 km/h13,69 s13,50 s
400 m standing start11,94 s12,12 s
1,000 m standing start21,85 s21,98 stight gap
Top speed limited250 km/h250 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

iX M60 I20

4,26kg/hpratio better by 0,15 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power619 hpPending
Torque1100 Nm
Weight2 640 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed reduction gear
Audi

SQ8 SUV

4,42kg/hpcompensated by −400 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power507 hpPending
Torque770 Nm
Weight2 240 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed tiptronic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the iX M60 hits 100 km/h in 3.72 s versus 4.03 s for the SQ8 SUV. The instant torque of 1,100 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the iX M60 leads by 0.32 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the iX M60 is doing 151 km/h against 154 km/h for the SQ8 SUV. The gap is 0.24 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the iX M60 crosses the line in 11.94 s versus 12.11 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track — barely a car length.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the iX M60 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 212 km/h versus 213 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX M60 finishes in 21.84 s versus 21.98 s, with a 0.13 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.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the iX M60 and the SQ8 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 5.96 seconds. The 0.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, iX M60 I20 gagne (3,71 s vs 4,03 s).

iX M60 I20 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,71 secondes (simulation calibrée).

iX M60 I20 : 619 hp, ratio 4,26 kg/hp. SQ8 SUV : 507 hp, ratio 4,42 kg/hp.

iX M60 I20 : 250 km/h. SQ8 SUV : 250 km/h.