Over 0–100 km/h, Model X Long Range wins (4,29 s vs 6,13 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.
| Model X Long Range | Q5 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,29 s−1,83 s | 6,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,14 s−2,27 s | 14,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,65 s−4,71 s | 26,36 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,67 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,19 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 | Model X Long Range | Q5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,43 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,42 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,29 s | 6,13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,30 s | 8,45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,29 s | 15,05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,64 s | 26,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,14 s | 14,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,65 s | 26,36 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 459 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 299 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Model X Long Range hits 100 km/h in 4.30 s versus 6.13 s for the Q5 SUV. At this point, the Model X Long Range leads by 1.84 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model X Long Range is doing 158 km/h against 127 km/h for the Q5 SUV. The gap is 1.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model X Long Range crosses the line in 12.14 s versus 14.41 s. The 2.27 s gap represents roughly 95 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model X Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X Long Range finishes in 21.65 s versus 26.35 s, with a 4.71 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model X Long Range and the Q5 SUV are governed to 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.67 kg/hp vs 7.19 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.81 seconds. The 1.84 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model X Long Range wins (4,29 s vs 6,13 s).
Model X Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model X Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,67 kg/hp. Q5 SUV: 299 hp, ratio 7,19 kg/hp.
Model X Long Range: 250 km/h. Q5 SUV: 250 km/h.