Over 0–100 km/h, X7 xDrive40d G07 and iX xDrive40 are neck and neck (6,04 s vs 6,12 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.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| X7 xDrive40d G07 | iX xDrive40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s | 6,04 s+0,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,40 s | 14,37 s+0,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,46 s | 26,37 s+0,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+45 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,26 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,48 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 | X7 xDrive40d G07 | iX xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,25 s | 2,37 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,26 s | 4,25 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s | 6,04 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,49 s | 8,34 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,31 s | 15,21 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,30 s | 26,44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,40 s | 14,37 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,46 s | 26,37 stight gap |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 200 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 630 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 440 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed reduction gear |
Off the line, the iX xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 6.04 s versus 6.12 s for the X7 xDrive40d. The instant torque of 630 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the X7 xDrive40d is doing 126 km/h against 127 km/h for the iX xDrive40. The gap is 0.00 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX xDrive40 crosses the line in 14.36 s versus 14.39 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the iX xDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX xDrive40 finishes in 26.37 s versus 26.45 s, with a 0.08 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (245 km/h), the X7 xDrive40d never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X7 xDrive40d is capped at 245 km/h, the iX xDrive40 at 200 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 9.90 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, X7 xDrive40d G07 and iX xDrive40 are neck and neck (6,04 s vs 6,12 s, no significant gap).
X7 xDrive40d G07 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X7 xDrive40d G07: 340 hp, ratio 7,26 kg/hp. iX xDrive40: 326 hp, ratio 7,48 kg/hp.
X7 xDrive40d G07: 245 km/h. iX xDrive40: 200 km/h.