Over 0–100 km/h, iX xDrive40 wins (6,04 s vs 6,28 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 | 530e iPerformance G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 6.28 s | 0.24 s · iX xDrive40 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 14.40 s | 0.03 s · iX xDrive40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.37 s | 26.31 s | 0.06 s · 530e iPerformance G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 235 km/h | 35 km/h · 530e iPerformance G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.48 kg/hp | 7.02 kg/hp | better ratio · 530e iPerformance G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX xDrive40 | 530e iPerformance G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.42 s | 1.41 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.37 s | 2.35 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.25 s · tight gap | 4.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 6.28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.34 s · tight gap | 8.42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.21 s | 14.95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.44 s · tight gap | 26.50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s · tight gap | 14.40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.37 s | 26.31 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 235 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 | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the iX xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 6.04 s versus 6.28 s for the 530e iPerformance. At this point, the iX xDrive40 leads by 0.24 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX xDrive40 is doing 127 km/h against 127 km/h for the 530e iPerformance. The gap is 0.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX xDrive40 crosses the line in 14.36 s versus 14.39 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The iX xDrive40 maxes out at 200 km/h while the 530e iPerformance keeps accelerating towards 235 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.00 s.
Around 571 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 530e iPerformance overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 35 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 530e iPerformance finishes in 26.31 s versus 26.37 s. The 0.06 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the iX xDrive40 is capped at 200 km/h, the 530e iPerformance at 235 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 7.02 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.82 seconds. The 0.24 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 6,28 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. 530e iPerformance G30: 252 hp, ratio 7,02 kg/hp.
iX xDrive40: 200 km/h. 530e iPerformance G30: 235 km/h.