Over 0–100 km/h, iX xDrive50 I20 wins (4,69 s vs 4,83 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | iX xDrive50 I20 | I-PACE EV400 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.69 s | 4.83 s | 0.15 s · iX xDrive50 I20 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.93 s | 13.19 s | 0.26 s · iX xDrive50 I20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.92 s | 24.36 s | 0.44 s · iX xDrive50 I20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 200 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.94 kg/hp | 5.52 kg/hp | better ratio · iX xDrive50 I20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX xDrive50 I20 | I-PACE EV400 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s · tight gap | 1.33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.15 s · tight gap | 2.22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s · tight gap | 3.62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.69 s · tight gap | 4.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.18 s | 6.40 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.39 s | 11.23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.61 s | 18.88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.93 s | 13.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.92 s | 24.36 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 | 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 | 400 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 696 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 208 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the iX xDrive50 hits 100 km/h in 4.69 s versus 4.84 s for the I-PACE EV400. At this point, the iX xDrive50 leads by 0.15 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX xDrive50 is doing 144 km/h against 141 km/h for the I-PACE EV400. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX xDrive50 crosses the line in 12.93 s versus 13.18 s. The 0.26 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the iX xDrive50 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 192 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX xDrive50 finishes in 23.92 s versus 24.36 s, with a 0.44 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 xDrive50 and the I-PACE EV400 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 (4.94 kg/hp vs 5.52 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.37 seconds. The 0.15 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, iX xDrive50 I20 wins (4,69 s vs 4,83 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. I-PACE EV400: 400 hp, ratio 5,52 kg/hp.
iX xDrive50 I20: 200 km/h. I-PACE EV400: 200 km/h.