Over 0–100 km/h, iX xDrive40 wins (6,04 s vs 8,51 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 | G9 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 8.51 s | 2.47 s · iX xDrive40 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 16.32 s | 1.95 s · iX xDrive40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.37 s | 28.71 s | 2.34 s · iX xDrive40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 200 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.48 kg/hp | 7.18 kg/hp | better ratio · G9 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX xDrive40 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.42 s | 2.41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.37 s | 4.03 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.25 s | 6.49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 8.51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.34 s | 11.09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.21 s | 18.51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.44 s | 31.05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 16.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.37 s | 28.71 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 | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 210 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the iX xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 6.04 s versus 8.51 s for the G9. At this point, the iX xDrive40 leads by 2.47 s and sits roughly 33 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX xDrive40 is doing 127 km/h against 120 km/h for the G9. The gap is 1.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX xDrive40 crosses the line in 14.36 s versus 16.32 s. The 1.95 s gap represents roughly 79 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 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX xDrive40 finishes in 26.37 s versus 28.71 s, with a 2.34 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The iX xDrive40 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the G9’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 share the same electronic speed cap: the iX xDrive40 and the G9 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.48 kg/hp vs 7.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.63 seconds. The 2.47 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 8,51 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. G9: 308 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp.
iX xDrive40: 200 km/h. G9: 200 km/h.