Over 0–100 km/h, 330e G20 wins (5,92 s vs 6,86 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 | 330e G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 5.92 s | 0.94 s · 330e G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s | 14.23 s | 0.85 s · 330e G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 26.25 s | 1.29 s · 330e G20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 230 km/h | 50 km/h · 330e G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.64 kg/hp | 6.90 kg/hp | better ratio · 330e G20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX3 G08 | 330e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.89 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.16 s | 2.22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.13 s | 4.15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 5.92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.11 s | 8.21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.42 s | 14.85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 27.58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s | 14.23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 26.25 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 230 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 | 252 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 740 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 330e hits 100 km/h in 5.92 s versus 6.86 s for the iX3. At this point, the 330e leads by 0.94 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 330e is doing 128 km/h against 126 km/h for the iX3. The gap is 0.77 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 330e crosses the line in 14.23 s versus 15.07 s. The 0.84 s gap represents roughly 36 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 330e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 330e finishes in 26.25 s versus 27.54 s, with a 1.29 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the iX3 is capped at 180 km/h, the 330e at 230 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.64 kg/hp vs 6.90 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.53 seconds. The 0.94 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 330e G20 wins (5,92 s vs 6,86 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. 330e G20: 252 hp, ratio 6,90 kg/hp.
iX3 G08: 180 km/h. 330e G20: 230 km/h.