Over 0–100 km/h, SQ6 Sportback e-tron wins (4,37 s vs 4,69 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| iX xDrive50 I20 | SQ6 Sportback e-tron | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,69 s | 4,37 s+0,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 12,68 s+0,25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,92 s | 23,17 s+0,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 230 km/h−30 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,94 kg/hp | 4,76 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | iX xDrive50 I20 | SQ6 Sportback e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,16 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 1,94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 3,21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,69 s | 4,37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,18 s | 5,83 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,39 s | 10,08 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,61 s | 16,48 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 12,68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,92 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 230 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 523 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 765 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 585 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 509 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 855 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 4.69 s for the iX xDrive50. At this point, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron leads by 0.32 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron is doing 145 km/h against 144 km/h for the iX xDrive50. The gap is 0.24 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron crosses the line in 12.68 s versus 12.93 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 200 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron finishes in 23.17 s versus 23.92 s, with a 0.75 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the iX xDrive50 is capped at 200 km/h, the SQ6 Sportback e-tron at 230 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.94 kg/hp vs 4.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.07 seconds. The 0.32 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, SQ6 Sportback e-tron wins (4,37 s vs 4,69 s).
iX xDrive50 I20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,69 seconds (calibrated simulation).
iX xDrive50 I20: 523 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. SQ6 Sportback e-tron: 509 hp, ratio 4,76 kg/hp.
iX xDrive50 I20: 200 km/h. SQ6 Sportback e-tron: 230 km/h.