Over 0–100 km/h, iX xDrive40 wins (6,04 s vs 7,58 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 | Compass 4xe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 7.58 s | 1.54 s · iX xDrive40 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 15.62 s | 1.25 s · iX xDrive40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.37 s | 28.88 s | 2.51 s · iX xDrive40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 200 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.48 kg/hp | 9.56 kg/hp | better ratio · iX xDrive40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX xDrive40 | Compass 4xe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.42 s | 1.62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.37 s | 2.72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.25 s | 5.25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 7.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.34 s | 10.77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.21 s | 20.78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.44 s | 50.50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 15.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.37 s | 28.88 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 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 | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 817 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
Off the line, the iX xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 6.04 s versus 7.58 s for the Compass 4xe. At this point, the iX xDrive40 leads by 1.54 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX xDrive40 is doing 127 km/h against 116 km/h for the Compass 4xe. The gap is 0.80 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX xDrive40 crosses the line in 14.36 s versus 15.62 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 49 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 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX xDrive40 finishes in 26.37 s versus 28.87 s, with a 2.50 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the iX xDrive40 and the Compass 4xe 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 9.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.66 seconds. The 1.54 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 7,58 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. Compass 4xe: 190 hp, ratio 9,56 kg/hp.
iX xDrive40: 200 km/h. Compass 4xe: 200 km/h.