Over 0–100 km/h, 550e xDrive G60 wins (4,24 s vs 6,04 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 550e xDrive G60 | iX xDrive40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.24 s | 6.04 s | 1.80 s · 550e xDrive G60 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.27 s | 14.37 s | 2.10 s · 550e xDrive G60 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.96 s | 26.37 s | 4.41 s · 550e xDrive G60 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 200 km/h | 50 km/h · 550e xDrive G60 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.41 kg/hp | 7.48 kg/hp | better ratio · 550e xDrive G60 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 550e xDrive G60 | iX xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.21 s | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.21 s | 4.25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.24 s | 6.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.48 s | 8.34 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.79 s | 15.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.41 s | 26.44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.27 s | 14.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.96 s | 26.37 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 200 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 489 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 155 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 630 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 440 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed reduction gear |
Off the line, the 550e xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.24 s versus 6.04 s for the iX xDrive40. At this point, the 550e xDrive leads by 1.80 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 550e xDrive is doing 153 km/h against 127 km/h for the iX xDrive40. The gap is 1.20 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 550e xDrive crosses the line in 12.27 s versus 14.36 s. The 2.10 s gap represents roughly 88 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 550e xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 550e xDrive finishes in 21.96 s versus 26.37 s, with a 4.41 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 550e xDrive is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the iX xDrive40 at 200 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.41 kg/hp vs 7.48 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.74 seconds. The 1.80 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 550e xDrive G60 wins (4,24 s vs 6,04 s).
550e xDrive G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
550e xDrive G60: 489 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp. iX xDrive40: 326 hp, ratio 7,48 kg/hp.
550e xDrive G60: 250 km/h. iX xDrive40: 200 km/h.