Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 wins (6,86 s vs 8,51 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | G9 | iX3 G08 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.51 s | 6.86 s | 1.65 s · iX3 G08 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.32 s | 15.08 s | 1.24 s · iX3 G08 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.71 s | 27.54 s | 1.17 s · iX3 G08 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 180 km/h | 20 km/h · G9 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.18 kg/hp | 7.64 kg/hp | better ratio · G9 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | G9 | iX3 G08 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.41 s | 1.89 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.03 s | 3.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.49 s | 5.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.51 s | 6.86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.09 s | 9.11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.51 s | 16.42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.05 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16.32 s | 15.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.71 s | 27.54 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 180 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 | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 210 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| 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 |
Off the line, the iX3 hits 100 km/h in 6.86 s versus 8.51 s for the G9. At this point, the iX3 leads by 1.65 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX3 is doing 126 km/h against 120 km/h for the G9. The gap is 1.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX3 crosses the line in 15.07 s versus 16.32 s. The 1.24 s gap represents roughly 51 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The iX3 maxes out at 180 km/h while the G9 keeps accelerating towards 200 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 1.33 s from 1.24 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the iX3 finishes in 27.54 s versus 28.71 s, with just 1.17 s to spare. The G9 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G9 is capped at 200 km/h, the iX3 at 180 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.18 kg/hp vs 7.64 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.63 seconds. The 1.65 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 8,51 s).
G9 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,51 seconds (calibrated simulation).
G9: 308 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. iX3 G08: 286 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp.
G9: 200 km/h. iX3 G08: 180 km/h.