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Performance comparison

Tesla Model X P100D vs Audi RS Q8 SUV: 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.

TeslaBEVFaster

Model X P100D

762 hp · 967 Nm · 2,468 kg · 2017

VS
AudiPetrol

RS Q8 SUV

640 hp · 850 Nm · 2,275 kg · 2026

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

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.

Model X P100DRS Q8 SUV
0–100 km/h3,05 s−0,60 s3,66 s
400 m standing start10,97 s−0,62 s11,59 s
1,000 m standing start20,13 s−0,88 s21,01 s
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h250 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio3,24 kg/hpbetter ratio3,55 kg/hp

Watch the race

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

TeslaBEVModel X P100D
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
AudiPetrolRS Q8 SUV
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. Winner in green.

PalierModel X P100DRS Q8 SUV
0–30 km/h0,88 s1,04 s
0–50 km/h1,47 s1,73 s
0–80 km/h2,36 s2,76 s
0–100 km/h3,05 s3,66 s
0–120 km/h3,94 s4,71 s
0–160 km/h6,55 s7,55 s
0–200 km/h10,30 s11,75 s
400 m standing start10,97 s11,59 s
1,000 m standing start20,13 s21,01 s
Top speed limited250 km/h250 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Tesla

Model X P100D

3,24kg/hpratio better by 0,32 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power762 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque967 Nm
Weight2 468 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
Audi

RS Q8 SUV

3,55kg/hpcompensated by −193 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power640 hpPending
Torque850 Nm
Weight2 275 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed tiptronic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Model X P100D hits 100 km/h in 3.05 s versus 3.66 s for the RS Q8 SUV. The instant torque of 967 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model X P100D leads by 0.60 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Model X P100D is doing 167 km/h against 161 km/h for the RS Q8 SUV. The gap is 0.49 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Model X P100D crosses the line in 10.97 s versus 11.58 s. The 0.62 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Model X P100D continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 231 km/h versus 223 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X P100D finishes in 20.13 s versus 21.01 s, with a 0.88 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 P100D and the RS Q8 SUV 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 5.30 seconds. The 0.60 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of Model X P100D
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Instead of RS Q8 SUV
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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, Model X P100D gagne (3,05 s vs 3,66 s).

Model X P100D passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,05 secondes (simulation calibrée).

Model X P100D : 762 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp. RS Q8 SUV : 640 hp, ratio 3,55 kg/hp.

Model X P100D : 250 km/h. RS Q8 SUV : 250 km/h.