Over 0–100 km/h, Model X Long Range wins (4,11 s vs 4,92 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.11 s
4.92 s
| Measure | Model X Long Range | XC60 T8 AWD Recharge | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.11 s | 4.92 s | 0.82 s · Model X Long Range |
| 400 m standing start | 11.93 s | 12.99 s | 1.06 s · Model X Long Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.31 s | 24.99 s | 3.68 s · Model X Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 180 km/h | 70 km/h · Model X Long Range |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.51 kg/hp | 4.45 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 | XC60 T8 AWD Recharge |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.23 s | 1.40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.04 s | 2.34 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.27 s | 3.81 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.11 s | 4.92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.06 s | 6.38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.91 s | 10.11 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.04 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 11.93 s | 12.99 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.31 s | 24.99 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 180 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 | 2 352 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 461 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 709 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 050 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Model X Long Range hits 100 km/h in 4.11 s versus 4.93 s for the XC60 T8 AWD Recharge. At this point, the Model X Long Range leads by 0.82 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model X Long Range is doing 160 km/h against 147 km/h for the XC60 T8 AWD Recharge. The gap is 0.70 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 12.99 s. The 1.07 s gap represents roughly 53 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 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X Long Range finishes in 21.31 s versus 24.98 s, with a 3.68 s lead.
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 XC60 T8 AWD Recharge at 180 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 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.15 seconds. The 0.82 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model X Long Range wins (4,11 s vs 4,92 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. XC60 T8 AWD Recharge: 461 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
Model X Long Range: 250 km/h. XC60 T8 AWD Recharge: 180 km/h.