Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Performance wins (2,53 s vs 3,05 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 S Performance | Model X Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2,53 s−0,52 s | 3,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,32 s−0,60 s | 10,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,02 s−0,90 s | 19,92 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 262 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,89 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,16 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 S Performance | Model X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,71 s | 0,89 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,18 s | 1,48 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 1,91 s | 2,37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2,53 s | 3,05 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,31 s | 3,91 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,58 s | 6,45 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8,76 s | 10,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,32 s | 10,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,02 s | 19,92 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 262 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 778 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 250 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 778 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 459 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model S Performance hits 100 km/h in 2.53 s versus 3.05 s for the Model X Performance. At this point, the Model S Performance leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Performance is doing 175 km/h against 168 km/h for the Model X Performance. The gap is 0.46 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Performance crosses the line in 10.31 s versus 10.92 s. The 0.60 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 244 km/h versus 233 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Performance finishes in 19.02 s versus 19.92 s, with a 0.90 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 262 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model S Performance and the Model X Performance are governed to 262 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.89 kg/hp vs 3.16 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.43 seconds. The 0.52 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 S Performance wins (2,53 s vs 3,05 s).
Model S Performance goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,53 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S Performance: 778 hp, ratio 2,89 kg/hp. Model X Performance: 778 hp, ratio 3,16 kg/hp.
Model S Performance: 262 km/h. Model X Performance: 262 km/h.