Over 0–100 km/h, I-PACE EV400 wins (4,83 s vs 6,04 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | I-PACE EV400 | iX xDrive40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 6.04 s | 1.21 s · I-PACE EV400 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.19 s | 14.37 s | 1.18 s · I-PACE EV400 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.36 s | 26.37 s | 2.01 s · I-PACE EV400 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 200 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.52 kg/hp | 7.48 kg/hp | better ratio · I-PACE EV400 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | I-PACE EV400 | iX xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s · tight gap | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.22 s · tight gap | 2.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.62 s | 4.25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 6.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.40 s | 8.34 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.23 s | 15.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.88 s | 26.44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.19 s | 14.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.36 s | 26.37 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 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 | 400 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 696 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 208 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| 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 I-PACE EV400 hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 6.04 s for the iX xDrive40. At this point, the I-PACE EV400 leads by 1.21 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the I-PACE EV400 is doing 141 km/h against 127 km/h for the iX xDrive40. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the I-PACE EV400 crosses the line in 13.18 s versus 14.36 s. The 1.18 s gap represents roughly 50 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the I-PACE EV400 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 192 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the I-PACE EV400 finishes in 24.36 s versus 26.37 s, with a 2.01 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the I-PACE EV400 and the iX xDrive40 are governed to 200 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 (5.52 kg/hp vs 7.48 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.74 seconds. The 1.21 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, I-PACE EV400 wins (4,83 s vs 6,04 s).
I-PACE EV400 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
I-PACE EV400: 400 hp, ratio 5,52 kg/hp. iX xDrive40: 326 hp, ratio 7,48 kg/hp.
I-PACE EV400: 200 km/h. iX xDrive40: 200 km/h.