Sur 0–100 km/h, i4 M50 xDrive G26 gagne (3,92 s vs 6,86 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.
| i4 M50 xDrive G26 | iX3 G08 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s−2,94 s | 6,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,01 s−3,07 s | 15,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,97 s−5,57 s | 27,54 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+45 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,07 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,64 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | iX3 G08 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,13 s | 1,89 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,89 s | 3,16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,04 s | 5,13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s | 6,86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,04 s | 9,11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,35 s | 16,42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,16 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 12,01 s | 15,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,97 s | 27,54 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 180 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 544 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 795 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | iX3 | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 6.86 s for the Bmw iX3. At this point, the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive leads by 2.94 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive is doing 155 km/h against 126 km/h for the Bmw iX3. The gap is 2.10 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 15.07 s. The 3.07 s gap represents roughly 125 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive finishes in 21.97 s versus 27.54 s, with a 5.57 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive is capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw iX3 at 180 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.07 kg/hp vs 7.64 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.53 seconds. The 2.94 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, i4 M50 xDrive G26 gagne (3,92 s vs 6,86 s).
i4 M50 xDrive G26 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,92 secondes (simulation calibrée).
i4 M50 xDrive G26 : 544 hp, ratio 4,07 kg/hp. iX3 G08 : 286 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp.
i4 M50 xDrive G26 : 225 km/h. iX3 G08 : 180 km/h.