Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance gagne (3,29 s vs 4,69 s).
Performance comparison
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 | Model 3 Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,69 s | 3,29 s+1,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 11,49 s+1,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,92 s | 21,21 s+2,71 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 261 km/h−61 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,94 kg/hp | 4,03 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 | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 0,89 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 1,49 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 2,44 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,69 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,18 s | 4,37 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,39 s | 7,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,61 s | 12,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 11,49 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,92 s | 21,21 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 261 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 | 456 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 698 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 836 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.29 s versus 4.69 s for the iX xDrive50. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 1.40 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 157 km/h against 144 km/h for the iX xDrive50. The gap is 1.09 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Performance crosses the line in 11.49 s versus 12.93 s. The 1.44 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 200 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Performance finishes in 21.21 s versus 23.92 s, with a 2.71 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the iX xDrive50 is capped at 200 km/h, the Model 3 Performance at 261 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 4.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.07 seconds. The 1.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance gagne (3,29 s vs 4,69 s).
iX xDrive50 I20 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,69 secondes (simulation calibrée).
iX xDrive50 I20 : 523 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. Model 3 Performance : 456 hp, ratio 4,03 kg/hp.
iX xDrive50 I20 : 200 km/h. Model 3 Performance : 261 km/h.