Over 0–100 km/h, iX M60 I20 and M550i xDrive G30 are neck and neck (3,71 s vs 3,75 s, no significant gap).
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 | M550i xDrive G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.71 s | 3.75 s | 0.04 s · iX M60 I20 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.94 s | 11.68 s | 0.26 s · M550i xDrive G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.85 s | 21.03 s | 0.82 s · M550i xDrive G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.26 kg/hp | 3.61 kg/hp | better ratio · M550i xDrive G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX M60 I20 | M550i xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.93 s · tight gap | 1.07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.54 s | 1.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.67 s | 2.84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.71 s · tight gap | 3.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.03 s | 4.84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.60 s | 7.70 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.69 s | 11.75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.94 s | 11.68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.85 s | 21.03 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 530 hp | 8 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 915 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the iX M60 hits 100 km/h in 3.72 s versus 3.76 s for the M550i xDrive. The instant torque of 1,100 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the M550i xDrive is doing 160 km/h against 151 km/h for the iX M60. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the M550i xDrive crosses the line in 11.67 s versus 11.94 s. The 0.26 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the M550i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 225 km/h versus 212 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M550i xDrive finishes in 21.03 s versus 21.84 s, with a 0.81 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.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the iX M60 and the M550i xDrive 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 5.80 seconds. The 0.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, iX M60 I20 and M550i xDrive G30 are neck and neck (3,71 s vs 3,75 s, no significant gap).
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. M550i xDrive G30: 530 hp, ratio 3,61 kg/hp.
iX M60 I20: 250 km/h. M550i xDrive G30: 250 km/h.