Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 wins (6,86 s vs 7,04 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 | 420d F32 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 7.04 s | 0.18 s · iX3 G08 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s | 15.11 s | 0.03 s · iX3 G08 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 27.78 s | 0.24 s · iX3 G08 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 240 km/h | 60 km/h · 420d F32 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.64 kg/hp | 8.45 kg/hp | better ratio · iX3 G08 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX3 G08 | 420d F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.89 s | 1.37 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.16 s | 2.40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.13 s | 4.80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.11 s | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.42 s | 18.13 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 33.30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s · tight gap | 15.11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 27.78 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 240 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the iX3 hits 100 km/h in 6.86 s versus 7.04 s for the 420d. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the 420d is 11 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 420d is doing 119 km/h against 126 km/h for the iX3. The gap is 0.24 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX3 crosses the line in 15.07 s versus 15.10 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the iX3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX3 finishes in 27.54 s versus 27.77 s, with a 0.24 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (240 km/h), the 420d 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 420d at 240 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 11.60 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. 420d F32: 190 hp, ratio 8,45 kg/hp.
iX3 G08: 180 km/h. 420d F32: 240 km/h.