Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 5,30 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 AWD | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,05 s−0,25 s | 5,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,27 s−0,30 s | 13,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s−0,61 s | 24,58 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 217 km/h | 250 km/h−33 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,22 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,89 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 | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,46 s | 1,36 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,44 s | 2,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,91 s | 3,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,05 s | 5,30 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,51 s | 7,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,96 s | 12,19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,80 s | 19,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,27 s | 13,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s | 24,58 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 | 381 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 245 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 5.05 s versus 5.31 s for the E 400 e 4MATIC. Despite the faster sprint time, the E 400 e 4MATIC is 4 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 135 km/h for the E 400 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.08 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range AWD crosses the line in 13.27 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
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 24.58 s, with a 0.61 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), the E 400 e 4MATIC 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 E 400 e 4MATIC 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.22 kg/hp vs 5.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.31 seconds. The 0.25 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 wins (5,05 s vs 5,30 s).
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. E 400 e 4MATIC W214: 381 hp, ratio 5,89 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range AWD: 217 km/h. E 400 e 4MATIC W214: 250 km/h.