Over 0–100 km/h, iX M60 I20 wins (3,71 s vs 4,45 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 | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,71 s−0,74 s | 4,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,94 s−0,61 s | 12,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,85 s−0,55 s | 22,40 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,26 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,30 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 | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,93 s | 1,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,54 s | 2,02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,67 s | 3,30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,71 s | 4,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,03 s | 5,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,60 s | 9,47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,69 s | 14,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,94 s | 12,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,85 s | 22,40 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 | 585 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 515 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the iX M60 hits 100 km/h in 3.72 s versus 4.45 s for the S 580 e 4MATIC. At this point, the iX M60 leads by 0.74 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX M60 is doing 151 km/h against 149 km/h for the S 580 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX M60 crosses the line in 11.94 s versus 12.54 s. The 0.61 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the iX M60 finishes in 21.84 s versus 22.40 s, with just 0.55 s to spare. The S 580 e 4MATIC fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the iX M60 and the S 580 e 4MATIC 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.26 kg/hp vs 4.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.56 seconds. The 0.74 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 4,45 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. S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 585 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp.
iX M60 I20: 250 km/h. S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h.