Over 0–100 km/h, iX M60 I20 wins (3,71 s vs 5,06 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 | 540i G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,71 s−1,34 s | 5,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,94 s−1,27 s | 13,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,85 s−1,85 s | 23,70 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,26 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,69 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 | iX M60 I20 | 540i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,93 s | 1,43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,54 s | 2,38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,67 s | 3,82 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,71 s | 5,06 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,03 s | 6,59 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,60 s | 10,74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,69 s | 16,99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,94 s | 13,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,85 s | 23,70 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 | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 595 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the iX M60 hits 100 km/h in 3.72 s versus 5.06 s for the Bmw 540i. The instant torque of 1,100 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the iX M60 leads by 1.34 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX M60 is doing 151 km/h against 143 km/h for the Bmw 540i. The gap is 1.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX M60 crosses the line in 11.94 s versus 13.21 s. The 1.27 s gap represents roughly 61 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 200 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX M60 finishes in 21.84 s versus 23.70 s, with a 1.86 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.
The iX M60 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 540i’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the iX M60 and the Bmw 540i 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 7.48 seconds. The 1.34 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, iX M60 I20 wins (3,71 s vs 5,06 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. 540i G30: 340 hp, ratio 4,69 kg/hp.
iX M60 I20: 250 km/h. 540i G30: 250 km/h.