Sur 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD gagne (5,05 s vs 5,19 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.
| XM 50e G09 | Model Y Long Range AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,19 s | 5,05 s+0,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,44 s | 13,27 s+0,17 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,30 s | 23,97 s+0,33 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+33 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,50 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 | XM 50e G09 | Model Y Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,46 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 2,44 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,82 s | 3,91 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,19 s | 5,05 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,88 s | 6,51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,59 s | 10,96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,84 s | 17,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,44 s | 13,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,30 s | 23,97 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 476 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 620 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission |
| 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 5.19 s for the Bmw XM 50e. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw XM 50e is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 139 km/h for the Bmw XM 50e. The gap is 0.06 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 13.44 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD finishes in 23.97 s versus 24.30 s, with a 0.33 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), the Bmw XM 50e never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw XM 50e is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Model Y Long Range AWD 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.50 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 7.89 seconds. The 0.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD gagne (5,05 s vs 5,19 s).
XM 50e G09 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,19 secondes (simulation calibrée).
XM 50e G09 : 476 hp, ratio 5,50 kg/hp. Model Y Long Range AWD : 384 hp, ratio 5,22 kg/hp.
XM 50e G09 : 250 km/h. Model Y Long Range AWD : 217 km/h.