Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 5,19 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | XM 50e G09 | Model Y Long Range AWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.19 s | 5.05 s | 0.14 s · Model Y Long Range AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 13.44 s | 13.27 s | 0.17 s · Model Y Long Range AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.30 s | 23.97 s | 0.33 s · Model Y Long Range AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 217 km/h | 33 km/h · XM 50e G09 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.50 kg/hp | 5.22 kg/hp | better ratio · Model Y Long Range AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | XM 50e G09 | Model Y Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.39 s · tight gap | 1.46 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s · tight gap | 2.44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.82 s · tight gap | 3.91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.19 s | 5.05 s · tight 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 |
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 | 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 XM 50e. Despite the faster sprint time, the 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 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 XM 50e never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 5,19 s).
XM 50e G09 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,19 seconds (calibrated simulation).
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.