Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Performance wins (2,53 s vs 4,83 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 | XC40 Recharge Twin AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2,53 s−2,30 s | 4,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,32 s−2,85 s | 13,17 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,02 s−6,18 s | 25,20 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+82 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,89 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,36 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 | XC40 Recharge Twin AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,71 s | 1,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,18 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 1,91 s | 3,58 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2,53 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,31 s | 6,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,58 s | 11,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8,76 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 10,32 s | 13,17 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,02 s | 25,20 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 180 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 | 408 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 188 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed |
Off the line, the Model S Performance hits 100 km/h in 2.53 s versus 4.83 s for the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD. At this point, the Model S Performance leads by 2.30 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Performance is doing 175 km/h against 141 km/h for the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD. The gap is 1.94 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Performance crosses the line in 10.31 s versus 13.17 s. The 2.86 s gap represents roughly 130 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 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Performance finishes in 19.02 s versus 25.20 s, with a 6.18 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S Performance is capped at 262 km/h, the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD at 180 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.89 kg/hp vs 5.36 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.41 seconds. The 2.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Performance wins (2,53 s vs 4,83 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. XC40 Recharge Twin AWD: 408 hp, ratio 5,36 kg/hp.
Model S Performance: 262 km/h. XC40 Recharge Twin AWD: 180 km/h.