Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 5,30 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.
| i5 xDrive40 G60 | Model Y Long Range AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s | 5,05 s+0,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s | 13,27 s+0,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s | 23,97 s+0,61 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 217 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,79 kg/hp | 5,22 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | i5 xDrive40 G60 | Model Y Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,46 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,39 s | 2,44 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,91 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s | 5,05 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,04 s | 6,51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,04 s | 10,96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,54 s | 17,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s | 13,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s | 23,97 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 217 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 590 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 384 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 533 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 5.05 s versus 5.30 s for the Bmw i5 xDrive40. The 0.25 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 137 km/h for the Bmw i5 xDrive40. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range AWD crosses the line in 13.27 s versus 13.59 s. The 0.32 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD finishes in 23.97 s versus 24.58 s, with a 0.61 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (215 vs 217 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw i5 xDrive40 and the Model Y Long Range AWD are governed to 215 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 (5.79 kg/hp vs 5.22 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.09 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 5,30 s).
i5 xDrive40 G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,30 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 xDrive40 G60: 394 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp. Model Y Long Range AWD: 384 hp, ratio 5,22 kg/hp.
i5 xDrive40 G60: 215 km/h. Model Y Long Range AWD: 217 km/h.