Over 0–100 km/h, iX xDrive40 wins (6,04 s vs 8,07 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | iX xDrive40 | 520e G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 8.07 s | 2.03 s · iX xDrive40 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 15.87 s | 1.50 s · iX xDrive40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.37 s | 29.49 s | 3.12 s · iX xDrive40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 213 km/h | 13 km/h · 520e G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.48 kg/hp | 9.31 kg/hp | better ratio · iX xDrive40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX xDrive40 | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.42 s · tight gap | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.37 s | 2.58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.25 s | 5.37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 8.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.34 s | 11.61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.21 s | 22.82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.44 s | 52.29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 15.87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.37 s | 29.49 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 213 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 | 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 | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the iX xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 6.04 s versus 8.07 s for the 520e. At this point, the iX xDrive40 leads by 2.03 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX xDrive40 is doing 127 km/h against 113 km/h for the 520e. The gap is 0.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX xDrive40 crosses the line in 14.36 s versus 15.86 s. The 1.50 s gap represents roughly 56 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the iX xDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX xDrive40 finishes in 26.37 s versus 29.49 s, with a 3.12 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The iX xDrive40 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 520e’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the iX xDrive40 is capped at 200 km/h, the 520e at 218 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.48 kg/hp vs 9.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.80 seconds. The 2.03 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 8,07 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. 520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
iX xDrive40: 200 km/h. 520e G30: 213 km/h.