Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD and X2 M35i F39 are neck and neck (4,99 s vs 5,05 s, no significant gap).
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 Y Long Range AWD | X2 M35i F39 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,05 s | 4,99 s+0,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,27 s−0,03 s | 13,30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s−0,40 s | 24,37 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 217 km/h | 250 km/h−33 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,22 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,28 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 Y Long Range AWD | X2 M35i F39 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,46 s | 1,24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,44 s | 2,07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,91 s | 3,62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,05 s | 4,99 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,51 s | 6,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,96 s | 11,64 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,80 s | 19,76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,27 s | 13,30 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s | 24,37 s |
| Top speed limited | 217 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 | 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 |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 615 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X2 M35i hits 100 km/h in 4.99 s versus 5.05 s for the Model Y Long Range AWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 306 hp of power compensates. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X2 M35i is doing 138 km/h against 143 km/h for the Model Y Long Range AWD. The gap is 0.11 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 13.30 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD finishes in 23.97 s versus 24.37 s, with a 0.40 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), the Bmw X2 M35i never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model Y Long Range AWD is capped at 217 km/h, the Bmw X2 M35i at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.77 seconds. The 0.06 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, Model Y Long Range AWD and X2 M35i F39 are neck and neck (4,99 s vs 5,05 s, no significant gap).
Model Y Long Range AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,05 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Long Range AWD: 384 hp, ratio 5,22 kg/hp. X2 M35i F39: 306 hp, ratio 5,28 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range AWD: 217 km/h. X2 M35i F39: 250 km/h.