Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 wins (6,86 s vs 8,68 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | iX3 G08 | 218d Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 8.68 s | 1.82 s · iX3 G08 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s | 16.40 s | 1.32 s · iX3 G08 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 29.93 s | 2.39 s · iX3 G08 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 222 km/h | 42 km/h · 218d Gran Coupe F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.64 kg/hp | 9.50 kg/hp | better ratio · iX3 G08 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX3 G08 | 218d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.89 s · tight gap | 1.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.16 s · tight gap | 3.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.13 s | 6.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 8.68 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.11 s | 12.20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.42 s | 22.94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 46.33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s | 16.40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 29.93 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 222 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the iX3 hits 100 km/h in 6.86 s versus 8.68 s for the 218d Gran Coupe. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the iX3 leads by 1.82 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX3 is doing 126 km/h against 112 km/h for the 218d Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX3 crosses the line in 15.07 s versus 16.40 s. The 1.32 s gap represents roughly 50 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the iX3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX3 finishes in 27.54 s versus 29.93 s, with a 2.39 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (222 km/h), the 218d Gran Coupe never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the iX3 is capped at 180 km/h, the 218d Gran Coupe at 222 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.34 seconds. The 1.82 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 wins (6,86 s vs 8,68 s).
iX3 G08 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
iX3 G08: 286 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 150 hp, ratio 9,50 kg/hp.
iX3 G08: 180 km/h. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 222 km/h.