Sur 0–100 km/h, iX xDrive50 I20 gagne (4,69 s vs 5,75 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 S 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,69 s−1,06 s | 5,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s−1,01 s | 13,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,92 s−1,25 s | 25,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 201 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,94 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,82 kg/hp |
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 S 85 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 4,46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,69 s | 5,75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,18 s | 7,39 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,39 s | 12,43 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,61 s | 20,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 13,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,92 s | 25,17 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 201 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 | 362 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 599 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 108 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the iX xDrive50 hits 100 km/h in 4.69 s versus 5.75 s for the Model S 85. At this point, the iX xDrive50 leads by 1.06 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX xDrive50 is doing 144 km/h against 137 km/h for the Model S 85. The gap is 0.79 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX xDrive50 crosses the line in 12.93 s versus 13.94 s. The 1.01 s gap represents roughly 47 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the iX xDrive50 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX xDrive50 finishes in 23.92 s versus 25.17 s, with a 1.25 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 201 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The iX xDrive50 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Model S 85’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 xDrive50 and the Model S 85 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 5.82 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.41 seconds. The 1.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, iX xDrive50 I20 gagne (4,69 s vs 5,75 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 S 85 : 362 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp.
iX xDrive50 I20 : 200 km/h. Model S 85 : 201 km/h.