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Home›Duel›Tesla Model vs BMW X5

Performance comparison

Tesla Model X 90D vs BMW X5 M50i G05: 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.

TeslaBEV

Model X 90D

532 hp · 967 Nm · 2,441 kg · 2016

VS
BMWPetrolFaster

X5 M50i G05

530 hp · 750 Nm · 2,260 kg · 2021

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

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.

Model X 90DX5 M50i G05
0–100 km/h5,03 s4,38 s+0,65 s
400 m standing start13,07 s12,48 s+0,59 s
1,000 m standing start23,32 s22,56 s+0,76 s
Top speed (electronically limited)249 km/h250 km/h−1 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio4,59 kg/hp4,26 kg/hpbetter ratio

Watch the race

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

TeslaBEVModel X 90D
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWPetrolX5 M50i G05
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. Winner in green.

PalierModel X 90DX5 M50i G05
0–30 km/h1,49 s1,24 s
0–50 km/h2,49 s2,06 s
0–80 km/h3,99 s3,33 s
0–100 km/h5,03 s4,38 s
0–120 km/h6,30 s5,69 s
0–160 km/h10,16 s9,22 s
0–200 km/h15,94 s14,64 s
400 m standing start13,07 s12,48 s
1,000 m standing start23,32 s22,56 s
Top speed limited249 km/h250 km/h

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/hpcompensated by −181 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power532 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque967 Nm
Weight2 441 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

X5 M50i G05

4,26kg/hpratio better by 0,32 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power530 hp8 cyl
Torque750 Nm
Weight2 260 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainX5 M50i
GearboxEight-speed Steptronic transmission

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Bmw X5 M50i hits 100 km/h in 4.39 s versus 5.03 s for the Model X 90D. Despite lacking instant torque, 530 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw X5 M50i leads by 0.65 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 M50i is doing 150 km/h against 147 km/h for the Model X 90D. The gap is 0.49 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X5 M50i crosses the line in 12.48 s versus 13.07 s. The 0.59 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Bmw X5 M50i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 208 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 M50i finishes in 22.56 s versus 23.32 s, with a 0.76 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (249 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model X 90D and the Bmw X5 M50i are governed to 249 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 7.09 seconds. The 0.65 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, X5 M50i G05 gagne (4,38 s vs 5,03 s).

Model X 90D passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,03 secondes (simulation calibrée).

Model X 90D : 532 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp. X5 M50i G05 : 530 hp, ratio 4,26 kg/hp.

Model X 90D : 249 km/h. X5 M50i G05 : 250 km/h.