Over 0–100 km/h, John Cooper Works FWD wins (6,21 s vs 6,86 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 | John Cooper Works FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,86 s | 6,21 s+0,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,08 s | 14,26 s+0,82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 25,30 s+2,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 251 km/h−71 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,64 kg/hp | 5,09 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 | John Cooper Works FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,89 s | 1,85 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,16 s | 3,09 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,13 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,86 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,11 s | 7,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,42 s | 12,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 20,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,08 s | 14,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 25,30 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 251 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 | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the John Cooper Works FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.21 s versus 6.86 s for the Bmw iX3. Despite lacking instant torque, 231 hp of power compensates. At this point, the John Cooper Works FWD leads by 0.65 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD is doing 137 km/h against 126 km/h for the Bmw iX3. The gap is 0.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the John Cooper Works FWD crosses the line in 14.26 s versus 15.07 s. The 0.81 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD finishes in 25.29 s versus 27.54 s, with a 2.24 s lead.
Electronically capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw iX3 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
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 0.65 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, John Cooper Works FWD wins (6,21 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. John Cooper Works FWD: 231 hp, ratio 5,09 kg/hp.
iX3 G08: 180 km/h. John Cooper Works FWD: 251 km/h.