Sur 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 gagne (6,86 s vs 8,23 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 | XC40 B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,86 s−1,37 s | 8,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,08 s−1,03 s | 16,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s−1,85 s | 29,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,64 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,17 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 | XC40 B4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,89 s | 1,98 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,16 s | 3,12 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,13 s | 5,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,86 s | 8,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,11 s | 11,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,42 s | 21,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,08 s | 16,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 29,39 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 | |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | 2 |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Geartronic |
Off the line, the Bmw iX3 hits 100 km/h in 6.86 s versus 8.23 s for the XC40 B4. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Bmw iX3 leads by 1.37 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw iX3 is doing 126 km/h against 115 km/h for the XC40 B4. The gap is 0.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw iX3 crosses the line in 15.07 s versus 16.10 s. The 1.03 s gap represents roughly 40 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 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw iX3 finishes in 27.54 s versus 29.39 s, with a 1.85 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 XC40 B4 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.
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 13.40 seconds. The 1.37 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 gagne (6,86 s vs 8,23 s).
iX3 G08 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,86 secondes (simulation calibrée).
iX3 G08 : 286 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp. XC40 B4 : 197 hp, ratio 8,17 kg/hp.
iX3 G08 : 180 km/h. XC40 B4 : 180 km/h.