Over 0–100 km/h, RS 5 Sedan wins (3,73 s vs 4,29 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 X Long Range | RS 5 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,29 s | 3,73 s+0,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,14 s | 11,78 s+0,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,65 s | 21,38 s+0,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,67 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,69 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 X Long Range | RS 5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,01 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 1,68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,42 s | 2,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,29 s | 3,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,30 s | 4,89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,29 s | 8,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,64 s | 12,49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,14 s | 11,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,65 s | 21,38 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 459 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 639 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 825 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the RS 5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 3.73 s versus 4.30 s for the Model X Long Range. At this point, the RS 5 Sedan leads by 0.57 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RS 5 Sedan is doing 156 km/h against 158 km/h for the Model X Long Range. The gap is 0.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS 5 Sedan crosses the line in 11.77 s versus 12.14 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the RS 5 Sedan finishes in 21.38 s versus 21.65 s, with just 0.27 s to spare. The Model X Long Range fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model X Long Range and the RS 5 Sedan 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.67 kg/hp vs 3.69 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.92 seconds. The 0.57 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, RS 5 Sedan wins (3,73 s vs 4,29 s).
Model X Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model X Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,67 kg/hp. RS 5 Sedan: 639 hp, ratio 3,69 kg/hp.
Model X Long Range: 250 km/h. RS 5 Sedan: 250 km/h.