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Tesla Model X 90D vs BMW iX xDrive40: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

large SUV · 2016 vs 2021 · Methodology
TeslaBEVFaster

Model X 90D

532 hp · 967 Nm · 2,441 kg · 2016

VS
BMWBEV

iX xDrive40

326 hp · 630 Nm · 2,440 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

ATesla Model X 90D

5.03 s

Gap1.01 sin favour of Model X 90D
BBMW iX xDrive40

6.04 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureModel X 90DiX xDrive40Gap
0–100 km/h5.03 s6.04 s1.01 s · Model X 90D
400 m standing start13.07 s14.37 s1.30 s · Model X 90D
1,000 m standing start23.32 s26.37 s3.05 s · Model X 90D
Top speed (electronically limited)249 km/h200 km/h49 km/h · Model X 90D
Power-to-weight ratio4.59 kg/hp7.48 kg/hpbetter ratio · Model X 90D

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

TeslaBEVModel X 90D
Speed
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Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWBEViX xDrive40
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageModel X 90DiX xDrive40
0–30 km/h1.49 s1.42 s · tight gap
0–50 km/h2.49 s2.37 s · tight gap
0–80 km/h3.99 s4.25 s
0–100 km/h5.03 s6.04 s
0–120 km/h6.30 s8.34 s
0–160 km/h10.16 s15.21 s
0–200 km/h15.94 s26.44 s
400 m standing start13.07 s14.37 s
1,000 m standing start23.32 s26.37 s
Top speed249 km/h200 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Tesla

Model X 90D

4,59kg/hpratio better by 2,90 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power532 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque967 Nm
Weight2 441 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

iX xDrive40

7,48kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power326 hpPending
Torque630 Nm
Weight2 440 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed reduction gear

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Model X 90D hits 100 km/h in 5.03 s versus 6.04 s for the iX xDrive40. At this point, the Model X 90D leads by 1.01 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Model X 90D is doing 147 km/h against 127 km/h for the iX xDrive40. The gap is 0.59 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Model X 90D crosses the line in 13.07 s versus 14.36 s. The 1.30 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Model X 90D continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X 90D finishes in 23.32 s versus 26.37 s, with a 3.05 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model X 90D is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the iX xDrive40 at 200 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 (4.59 kg/hp vs 7.48 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.74 seconds. The 1.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of Model X 90D
Tesla Model X Long RangeTesla Model X 100DTesla Model X Long Range
Instead of iX xDrive40
Xpeng G9

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, Model X 90D wins (5,03 s vs 6,04 s).

Model X 90D goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Model X 90D: 532 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp. iX xDrive40: 326 hp, ratio 7,48 kg/hp.

Model X 90D: 249 km/h. iX xDrive40: 200 km/h.