Sur 0–100 km/h, Model X Long Range gagne (4,11 s vs 4,93 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 | Q8 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,11 s−0,82 s | 4,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,93 s−1,26 s | 13,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,31 s−2,66 s | 23,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+10 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,51 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,94 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 | Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,29 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,04 s | 2,14 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,27 s | 3,60 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,11 s | 4,93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,06 s | 6,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,91 s | 11,10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,04 s | 18,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,93 s | 13,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,31 s | 23,97 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 240 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 | 2 352 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 489 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Model X Long Range hits 100 km/h in 4.11 s versus 4.93 s for the Q8 SUV. At this point, the Model X Long Range leads by 0.82 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model X Long Range is doing 160 km/h against 140 km/h for the Q8 SUV. The gap is 0.69 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model X Long Range crosses the line in 11.92 s versus 13.18 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 60 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model X Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X Long Range finishes in 21.31 s versus 23.96 s, with a 2.66 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 Q8 SUV at 240 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.51 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.54 seconds. The 0.82 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Model X Long Range gagne (4,11 s vs 4,93 s).
Model X Long Range passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,11 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model X Long Range : 670 hp, ratio 3,51 kg/hp. Q8 SUV : 489 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
Model X Long Range : 250 km/h. Q8 SUV : 240 km/h.