Over 0–100 km/h, iX xDrive40 wins (6,04 s vs 6,80 s).
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 xDrive40 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,04 s−0,76 s | 6,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,37 s−0,59 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,37 s−0,56 s | 26,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 202 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,48 kg/hp | 7,17 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 xDrive40 | 225xe iPerformance F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,42 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,37 s | 3,08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,25 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,04 s | 6,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,34 s | 9,05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,21 s | 15,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,44 s | 27,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,37 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,37 s | 26,93 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 202 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 630 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 440 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed reduction gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the iX xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 6.04 s versus 6.80 s for the 225xe iPerformance. At this point, the iX xDrive40 leads by 0.76 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX xDrive40 is doing 127 km/h against 126 km/h for the 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 0.60 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX xDrive40 crosses the line in 14.36 s versus 14.96 s. The 0.59 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the iX xDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX xDrive40 finishes in 26.37 s versus 26.93 s, with a 0.56 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 202 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the iX xDrive40 and the 225xe iPerformance are governed to 200 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 (7.48 kg/hp vs 7.17 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.41 seconds. The 0.76 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, iX xDrive40 wins (6,04 s vs 6,80 s).
iX xDrive40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).
iX xDrive40: 326 hp, ratio 7,48 kg/hp. 225xe iPerformance F44: 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp.
iX xDrive40: 200 km/h. 225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h.