Over 0–100 km/h, iX M60 I20 wins (3,71 s vs 7,44 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | iX M60 I20 | 420i F32 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.71 s | 7.44 s | 3.73 s · iX M60 I20 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.94 s | 15.38 s | 3.44 s · iX M60 I20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.85 s | 28.23 s | 6.38 s · iX M60 I20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 238 km/h | 12 km/h · iX M60 I20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.26 kg/hp | 8.29 kg/hp | better ratio · iX M60 I20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX M60 I20 | 420i F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.93 s | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.54 s | 2.53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.67 s | 5.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.71 s | 7.44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.03 s | 10.39 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.60 s | 19.05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.69 s | 35.17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.94 s | 15.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.85 s | 28.23 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 238 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 | 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the iX M60 hits 100 km/h in 3.72 s versus 7.44 s for the 420i. The instant torque of 1,100 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the iX M60 leads by 3.73 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX M60 is doing 151 km/h against 117 km/h for the 420i. The gap is 2.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX M60 crosses the line in 11.94 s versus 15.38 s. The 3.44 s gap represents roughly 131 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the iX M60 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 212 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX M60 finishes in 21.84 s versus 28.23 s, with a 6.38 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 238 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the iX M60 is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 420i at 240 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.
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 12.15 seconds. The 3.73 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 7,44 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. 420i F32: 184 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
iX M60 I20: 250 km/h. 420i F32: 238 km/h.