Over 0–100 km/h, i4 M50 xDrive G26 wins (3,92 s vs 4,29 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Model X Long Range | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.29 s | 3.92 s | 0.38 s · i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.14 s | 12.01 s | 0.13 s · i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.65 s | 21.97 s | 0.32 s · Model X Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 225 km/h | 25 km/h · Model X Long Range |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.67 kg/hp | 4.07 kg/hp | better ratio · Model X Long Range |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model X Long Range | i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.28 s | 1.13 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 1.89 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.42 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.29 s | 3.92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.30 s | 5.04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.29 s · tight gap | 8.35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.64 s | 13.16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.14 s | 12.01 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.65 s | 21.97 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 544 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 795 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the i4 M50 xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 4.30 s for the Model X Long Range. At this point, the i4 M50 xDrive leads by 0.38 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i4 M50 xDrive is doing 155 km/h against 158 km/h for the Model X Long Range. The gap is 0.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i4 M50 xDrive crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 12.14 s. The 0.13 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The i4 M50 xDrive maxes out at 225 km/h while the Model X Long Range keeps accelerating towards 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.05 s.
Around 733 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Model X Long Range overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 25 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Model X Long Range finishes in 21.65 s versus 21.97 s. The 0.32 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model X Long Range is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the i4 M50 xDrive at 225 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 (3.67 kg/hp vs 4.07 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 0.38 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i4 M50 xDrive G26 wins (3,92 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. i4 M50 xDrive G26: 544 hp, ratio 4,07 kg/hp.
Model X Long Range: 250 km/h. i4 M50 xDrive G26: 225 km/h.