Sur 0–100 km/h, I-PACE EV400 gagne (4,83 s vs 6,04 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.
| I-PACE EV400 | iX xDrive40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−1,21 s | 6,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,19 s−1,18 s | 14,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,36 s−2,01 s | 26,37 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,52 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 | I-PACE EV400 | iX xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,22 s | 2,37 stight gap |
| 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 |
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 | I-PACE EV400 2019 | |
| 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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Sur 0–100 km/h, I-PACE EV400 gagne (4,83 s vs 6,04 s).
I-PACE EV400 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,83 secondes (simulation calibrée).
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.