Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 wins (6,86 s vs 7,04 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.
| iX3 G08 | 220i Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,86 s−0,18 s | 7,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,08 s−0,04 s | 15,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 27,43 s+0,11 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 238 km/h−58 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,64 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,03 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 | iX3 G08 | 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,89 s | 1,63 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,16 s | 2,76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,13 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,86 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,11 s | 9,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,42 s | 16,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 29,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,08 s | 15,12 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 27,43 stight gap |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 238 km/h |
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 | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw iX3 hits 100 km/h in 6.86 s versus 7.04 s for the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe is 6 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe is doing 122 km/h against 126 km/h for the Bmw iX3. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw iX3 crosses the line in 15.07 s versus 15.11 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw iX3 maxes out at 180 km/h while the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe keeps accelerating towards 238 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.09 s.
Around 911 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 58 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe finishes in 27.42 s versus 27.54 s. The 0.11 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw iX3 is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw 220i Gran Coupe at 238 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 11.19 seconds. The 0.18 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 7,04 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. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 178 hp, ratio 8,03 kg/hp.
iX3 G08: 180 km/h. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 238 km/h.