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Tesla Model X Long Range vs BMW X5 M Competition 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.

large SUV · 2022 vs 2021 · Methodology
TeslaBEV

Model X Long Range

670 hp · 660 Nm · 2,352 kg · 2022

VS
BMWPetrolFaster

X5 M Competition G05

625 hp · 750 Nm · 2,335 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

ATesla Model X Long Range

4.11 s

Gap0.28 sin favour of X5 M Competition
BBMW X5 M Competition G05

3.83 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureModel X Long RangeX5 M Competition G05Gap
0–100 km/h4.11 s3.83 s0.28 s · X5 M Competition G05
400 m standing start11.93 s11.95 s0.02 s · Model X Long Range
1,000 m standing start21.31 s21.80 s0.49 s · Model X Long Range
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h250 km/hSame
Power-to-weight ratio3.51 kg/hp3.74 kg/hpbetter ratio · Model X Long Range

Watch the race

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

TeslaBEVModel X Long Range
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWPetrolX5 M Competition 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. Best value in bold.
StageModel X Long RangeX5 M Competition G05
0–30 km/h1.23 s1.06 s
0–50 km/h2.04 s1.73 s
0–80 km/h3.27 s2.90 s
0–100 km/h4.11 s3.83 s
0–120 km/h5.06 s5.02 s · tight gap
0–160 km/h7.91 s8.23 s
0–200 km/h12.04 s13.32 s
400 m standing start11.93 s · tight gap11.95 s
1,000 m standing start21.31 s21.80 s
Top speed limited250 km/h250 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 Long Range

3,51kg/hpratio better by 0,23 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power670 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque660 Nm
Weight2 352 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

X5 M Competition G05

3,74kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power625 hpPending
Torque750 Nm
Weight2 335 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxEight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the X5 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 4.11 s for the Model X Long Range. Despite lacking instant torque, 625 hp of power compensates. At this point, the X5 M Competition leads by 0.28 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the X5 M Competition is doing 155 km/h against 160 km/h for the Model X Long Range. The gap is 0.14 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 11.94 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Model X Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X Long Range finishes in 21.31 s versus 21.80 s, with a 0.49 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (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 Long Range and the X5 M Competition 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 5.72 seconds. The 0.28 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, X5 M Competition G05 wins (3,83 s vs 4,11 s).

Model X Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,11 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Model X Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,51 kg/hp. X5 M Competition G05: 625 hp, ratio 3,74 kg/hp.

Model X Long Range: 250 km/h. X5 M Competition G05: 250 km/h.