Over 0–100 km/h, iX M60 I20 wins (3,71 s vs 4,38 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 | M4 Coupe F82 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,71 s−0,66 s | 4,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,94 s−0,27 s | 12,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,85 s | 21,76 s+0,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,26 kg/hp | 3,64 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | M4 Coupe F82 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,93 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,54 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,67 s | 3,43 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,71 s | 4,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,03 s | 5,49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,60 s | 8,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,69 s | 12,64 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,94 s | 12,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,85 s | 21,76 stight gap |
| 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 | 431 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed M Steptronic with double clutch and Drivelogic) |
Off the line, the iX M60 hits 100 km/h in 3.72 s versus 4.38 s for the Bmw M4 Coupe. The instant torque of 1,100 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the iX M60 leads by 0.66 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX M60 is doing 151 km/h against 157 km/h for the Bmw M4 Coupe. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX M60 crosses the line in 11.94 s versus 12.21 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M4 Coupe finishes in 21.75 s versus 21.84 s. The 0.09 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the iX M60 and the Bmw M4 Coupe 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 6.11 seconds. The 0.66 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, iX M60 I20 wins (3,71 s vs 4,38 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. M4 Coupe F82: 431 hp, ratio 3,64 kg/hp.
iX M60 I20: 250 km/h. M4 Coupe F82: 250 km/h.