Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 wins (6,86 s vs 7,24 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 | i3 (120 Ah) I01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,86 s−0,38 s | 7,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,08 s−0,32 s | 15,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s−2,26 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h+30 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,64 kg/hp | 7,47 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | i3 (120 Ah) I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,89 s | 1,88 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,16 s | 3,14 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,13 s | 5,25 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,86 s | 7,24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,11 s | 9,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,42 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15,08 s | 15,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 150 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 | 170 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the Bmw iX3 hits 100 km/h in 6.86 s versus 7.24 s for the Bmw i3 (120 Ah). At this point, the Bmw iX3 leads by 0.38 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw iX3 is doing 126 km/h against 122 km/h for the Bmw i3 (120 Ah). The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw iX3 crosses the line in 15.07 s versus 15.40 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw iX3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw iX3 finishes in 27.54 s versus 29.80 s, with a 2.26 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw iX3 is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw i3 (120 Ah) at 150 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.64 kg/hp vs 7.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.47 seconds. The 0.38 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 wins (6,86 s vs 7,24 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. i3 (120 Ah) I01: 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
iX3 G08: 180 km/h. i3 (120 Ah) I01: 150 km/h.