Over 0–100 km/h, i7 M70 xDrive G70 wins (3,65 s vs 4,11 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 | i7 M70 xDrive G70 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,11 s | 3,65 s+0,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,93 s | 11,83 s+0,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,31 s−0,30 s | 21,61 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,51 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,24 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 | i7 M70 xDrive G70 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,01 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,04 s | 1,68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,27 s | 2,73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,11 s | 3,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,06 s | 4,80 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,91 s | 8,23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,04 s | 13,17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,93 s | 11,83 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,31 s | 21,61 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 | 2 352 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 659 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 1015 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 795 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed reduction gear |
Off the line, the i7 M70 xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.65 s versus 4.11 s for the Model X Long Range. At this point, the i7 M70 xDrive leads by 0.46 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i7 M70 xDrive is doing 155 km/h against 160 km/h for the Model X Long Range. The gap is 0.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i7 M70 xDrive crosses the line in 11.83 s versus 11.92 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Model X Long Range finishes in 21.31 s versus 21.61 s. The 0.30 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model X Long Range and the i7 M70 xDrive 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.51 kg/hp vs 4.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.65 seconds. The 0.46 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, i7 M70 xDrive G70 wins (3,65 s vs 4,11 s).
Model X Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,11 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model X Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,51 kg/hp. i7 M70 xDrive G70: 659 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp.
Model X Long Range: 250 km/h. i7 M70 xDrive G70: 250 km/h.