Over 0–100 km/h, X6 M50i G06 wins (4,25 s vs 5,37 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | X6 M50i G06 | Model Y Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.25 s | 5.37 s | 1.12 s · X6 M50i G06 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.30 s | 13.91 s | 1.61 s · X6 M50i G06 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 26.20 s | 4.06 s · X6 M50i G06 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 216 km/h | 34 km/h · X6 M50i G06 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.23 kg/hp | 6.84 kg/hp | better ratio · X6 M50i G06 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | X6 M50i G06 | Model Y Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.25 s · tight gap | 1.30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.06 s · tight gap | 2.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.27 s | 3.80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.25 s | 5.37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.46 s | 7.45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.75 s | 14.80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.66 s | 33.31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.30 s | 13.91 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 26.20 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 216 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 | 530 hp | 8 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 283 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 582 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 935 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the X6 M50i hits 100 km/h in 4.26 s versus 5.37 s for the Model Y Long Range RWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 530 hp of power compensates. At this point, the X6 M50i leads by 1.12 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X6 M50i is doing 154 km/h against 131 km/h for the Model Y Long Range RWD. The gap is 0.79 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X6 M50i crosses the line in 12.29 s versus 13.90 s. The 1.61 s gap represents roughly 68 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X6 M50i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 214 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X6 M50i finishes in 22.14 s versus 26.20 s, with a 4.06 s lead.
The X6 M50i features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Model Y Long Range RWD’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X6 M50i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Model Y Long Range RWD at 217 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 8.80 seconds. The 1.12 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X6 M50i G06 wins (4,25 s vs 5,37 s).
X6 M50i G06 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,25 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X6 M50i G06: 530 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. Model Y Long Range RWD: 283 hp, ratio 6,84 kg/hp.
X6 M50i G06: 250 km/h. Model Y Long Range RWD: 216 km/h.