Over 0–100 km/h, X4 xDrive30d G02 wins (5,81 s vs 6,04 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 | X4 xDrive30d G02 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 5.81 s | 0.23 s · X4 xDrive30d G02 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 14.13 s | 0.24 s · X4 xDrive30d G02 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.37 s | 25.96 s | 0.41 s · X4 xDrive30d G02 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 245 km/h | 45 km/h · X4 xDrive30d G02 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.48 kg/hp | 6.75 kg/hp | better ratio · X4 xDrive30d G02 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX xDrive40 | X4 xDrive30d G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.42 s | 1.35 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.37 s | 2.21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.25 s | 4.08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 5.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.34 s | 8.01 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.21 s | 14.32 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.44 s | 25.39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 14.13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.37 s | 25.96 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 245 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 | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 930 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the X4 xDrive30d hits 100 km/h in 5.81 s versus 6.04 s for the iX xDrive40. Despite lacking instant torque, 286 hp of power compensates. At this point, the X4 xDrive30d leads by 0.23 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X4 xDrive30d is doing 129 km/h against 127 km/h for the iX xDrive40. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the X4 xDrive30d crosses the line in 14.13 s versus 14.36 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the X4 xDrive30d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X4 xDrive30d finishes in 25.95 s versus 26.37 s, with a 0.42 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the iX xDrive40 is capped at 200 km/h, the X4 xDrive30d at 245 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 9.74 seconds. The 0.23 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, X4 xDrive30d G02 wins (5,81 s vs 6,04 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. X4 xDrive30d G02: 286 hp, ratio 6,75 kg/hp.
iX xDrive40: 200 km/h. X4 xDrive30d G02: 245 km/h.