Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30d G01 wins (5,62 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 | X3 xDrive30d G01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 5.62 s | 1.24 s · X3 xDrive30d G01 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s | 13.96 s | 1.12 s · X3 xDrive30d G01 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 25.66 s | 1.88 s · X3 xDrive30d G01 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 245 km/h | 65 km/h · X3 xDrive30d G01 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.64 kg/hp | 6.75 kg/hp | better ratio · X3 xDrive30d G01 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX3 G08 | X3 xDrive30d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.89 s | 1.33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.16 s | 2.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.13 s | 3.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 5.62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.11 s | 7.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.42 s | 13.82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 24.31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s | 13.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 25.66 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 245 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 | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 930 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the X3 xDrive30d hits 100 km/h in 5.62 s versus 6.86 s for the iX3. Despite lacking instant torque, 286 hp of power compensates. At this point, the X3 xDrive30d leads by 1.24 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X3 xDrive30d is doing 130 km/h against 126 km/h for the iX3. The gap is 0.93 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X3 xDrive30d crosses the line in 13.96 s versus 15.07 s. The 1.11 s gap represents roughly 47 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X3 xDrive30d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X3 xDrive30d finishes in 25.66 s versus 27.54 s, with a 1.88 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the iX3 is capped at 180 km/h, the X3 xDrive30d at 245 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 10.53 seconds. The 1.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, X3 xDrive30d G01 wins (5,62 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. X3 xDrive30d G01: 286 hp, ratio 6,75 kg/hp.
iX3 G08: 180 km/h. X3 xDrive30d G01: 245 km/h.