Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 wins (6,86 s vs 8,55 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 | ID.4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,86 s−1,69 s | 8,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,08 s−1,35 s | 16,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s−2,24 s | 29,78 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,64 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,07 kg/hp |
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 | ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,89 s | 2,23 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,16 s | 3,72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,13 s | 6,22 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,86 s | 8,55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,11 s | 11,63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,42 s | 22,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,08 s | 16,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 29,78 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 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 | 211 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 124 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Bmw iX3 hits 100 km/h in 6.86 s versus 8.55 s for the ID.4 Pro. At this point, the Bmw iX3 leads by 1.69 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw iX3 is doing 126 km/h against 116 km/h for the ID.4 Pro. The gap is 0.90 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw iX3 crosses the line in 15.07 s versus 16.42 s. The 1.35 s gap represents roughly 52 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw iX3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw iX3 finishes in 27.54 s versus 29.78 s, with a 2.24 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (180 vs 180 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw iX3 and the ID.4 Pro are governed to 180 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.64 kg/hp vs 10.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.60 seconds. The 1.69 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, iX3 G08 wins (6,86 s vs 8,55 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. ID.4 Pro: 211 hp, ratio 10,07 kg/hp.
iX3 G08: 180 km/h. ID.4 Pro: 180 km/h.