Sur 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range RWD gagne (5,37 s vs 8,35 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 Y Long Range RWD | E-PACE P200 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,37 s−2,98 s | 8,35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,91 s−2,28 s | 16,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,20 s−3,21 s | 29,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 216 km/h+1 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,84 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,74 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 RWD | E-PACE P200 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,30 s | 1,98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,80 s | 5,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,37 s | 8,35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,45 s | 11,44 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,80 s | 21,17 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,31 s | 45,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,91 s | 16,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,20 s | 29,41 s |
| Top speed | 216 km/h | 215 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| 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 |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | E-PACE P200 2018 | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 8.35 s for the E-PACE P200. The instant torque of 582 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model Y Long Range RWD leads by 2.98 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 115 km/h for the E-PACE P200. The gap is 1.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range RWD crosses the line in 13.90 s versus 16.19 s. The 2.28 s gap represents roughly 87 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD finishes in 26.20 s versus 29.41 s, with a 3.21 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (216 vs 215 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model Y Long Range RWD and the E-PACE P200 are governed to 217 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.
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 13.46 seconds. The 2.98 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 RWD gagne (5,37 s vs 8,35 s).
Model Y Long Range RWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,37 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model Y Long Range RWD : 283 hp, ratio 6,84 kg/hp. E-PACE P200 : 200 hp, ratio 8,74 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range RWD : 216 km/h. E-PACE P200 : 215 km/h.