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BMW iX M60 I20 vs Mercedes G 450 d W463: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

luxury SUV · 2022 vs 2024 · Methodology
BMWBEVFaster

iX M60 I20

619 hp · 1100 Nm · 2,640 kg · 2022

VS
MercedesHybrid

G 450 d W463

367 hp · 750 Nm · 2,555 kg · 2024

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW iX M60 I20

3.71 s

Gap2.12 sin favour of iX M60
BMercedes G 450 d W463

5.83 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureiX M60 I20G 450 d W463Gap
0–100 km/h3.71 s5.83 s2.12 s · iX M60 I20
400 m standing start11.94 s14.11 s2.17 s · iX M60 I20
1,000 m standing start21.85 s26.23 s4.38 s · iX M60 I20
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h210 km/h40 km/h · iX M60 I20
Power-to-weight ratio4.26 kg/hp6.96 kg/hpbetter ratio · iX M60 I20

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

BMWBEViX M60 I20
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MercedesHybridG 450 d W463
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageiX M60 I20G 450 d W463
0–30 km/h0.93 s1.20 s
0–50 km/h1.54 s2.08 s
0–80 km/h2.67 s3.97 s
0–100 km/h3.71 s5.83 s
0–120 km/h5.03 s8.08 s
0–160 km/h8.60 s15.02 s
0–200 km/h13.69 s29.07 s
400 m standing start11.94 s14.11 s
1,000 m standing start21.85 s26.23 s
Top speed limited250 km/h210 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

iX M60 I20

4,26kg/hpratio better by 2,70 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power619 hpPending
Torque1100 Nm
Weight2 640 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed reduction gear
Mercedes

G 450 d W463

6,96kg/hpcompensated by −85 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power367 hpPending
Torque750 Nm
Weight2 555 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the iX M60 hits 100 km/h in 3.72 s versus 5.83 s for the G 450 d. The instant torque of 1,100 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the iX M60 leads by 2.12 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the iX M60 is doing 151 km/h against 128 km/h for the G 450 d. The gap is 1.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the iX M60 crosses the line in 11.94 s versus 14.11 s. The 2.17 s gap represents roughly 91 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the iX M60 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 212 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX M60 finishes in 21.84 s versus 26.22 s, with a 4.38 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

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 G 450 d at 210 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 9.41 seconds. The 2.12 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, iX M60 I20 wins (3,71 s vs 5,83 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. G 450 d W463: 367 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp.

iX M60 I20: 250 km/h. G 450 d W463: 210 km/h.