Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 and X1 xDrive25e F48 are neck and neck (6,78 s vs 6,86 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | iX3 G08 | X1 xDrive25e F48 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 6.78 s | 0.08 s · X1 xDrive25e F48 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s | 14.92 s | 0.16 s · X1 xDrive25e F48 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 27.44 s | 0.10 s · X1 xDrive25e F48 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 193 km/h | 13 km/h · X1 xDrive25e F48 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.64 kg/hp | 7.93 kg/hp | better ratio · iX3 G08 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX3 G08 | X1 xDrive25e F48 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.89 s | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.16 s | 2.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.13 s | 4.65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 6.78 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.11 s | 9.43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.42 s | 17.26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s | 14.92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 27.44 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 193 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 | 220 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 745 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the X1 xDrive25e hits 100 km/h in 6.78 s versus 6.86 s for the iX3. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the X1 xDrive25e is doing 122 km/h against 126 km/h for the iX3. The gap is 0.33 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the X1 xDrive25e crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 15.07 s. The 0.15 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The iX3 maxes out at 180 km/h while the X1 xDrive25e keeps accelerating towards 193 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.05 s from 0.15 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the X1 xDrive25e finishes in 27.44 s versus 27.54 s, with just 0.10 s to spare. The iX3 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the iX3 is capped at 180 km/h, the X1 xDrive25e at 193 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 7.93 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.03 seconds. The 0.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 and X1 xDrive25e F48 are neck and neck (6,78 s vs 6,86 s, no significant gap).
iX3 G08 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
iX3 G08: 286 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp. X1 xDrive25e F48: 220 hp, ratio 7,93 kg/hp.
iX3 G08: 180 km/h. X1 xDrive25e F48: 193 km/h.