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Tesla Model X P90D vs BMW X2 sDrive18i F39: 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 · 2016 vs 2021 · Methodology
TeslaBEVFaster

Model X P90D

762 hp · 967 Nm · 2,468 kg · 2016

VS
BMWPetrol

X2 sDrive18i F39

136 hp · 220 Nm · 1,410 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

ATesla Model X P90D

3.32 s

Gap6.17 sin favour of Model X P90D
BBMW X2 sDrive18i F39

9.49 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureModel X P90DX2 sDrive18i F39Gap
0–100 km/h3.32 s9.49 s6.17 s · Model X P90D
400 m standing start11.18 s16.88 s5.70 s · Model X P90D
1,000 m standing start20.35 s31.04 s10.69 s · Model X P90D
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h202 km/h48 km/h · Model X P90D
Power-to-weight ratio3.24 kg/hp10.37 kg/hpbetter ratio · Model X P90D

Watch the race

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

TeslaBEVModel X P90D
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BMWPetrolX2 sDrive18i F39
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageModel X P90DX2 sDrive18i F39
0–30 km/h0.98 s1.90 s
0–50 km/h1.63 s3.25 s
0–80 km/h2.62 s6.49 s
0–100 km/h3.32 s9.49 s
0–120 km/h4.21 s13.54 s
0–160 km/h6.81 s26.84 s
0–200 km/h10.57 s89.98 s
400 m standing start11.18 s16.88 s
1,000 m standing start20.35 s31.04 s
Top speed limited250 km/h202 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 P90D

3,24kg/hpratio better by 7,13 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power762 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque967 Nm
Weight2 468 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

X2 sDrive18i F39

10,37kg/hpcompensated by −1 058 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power136 hp3 cyl
Torque220 Nm
Weight1 410 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch)

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Model X P90D hits 100 km/h in 3.32 s versus 9.49 s for the X2 sDrive18i. The instant torque of 967 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model X P90D leads by 6.17 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Model X P90D is doing 166 km/h against 108 km/h for the X2 sDrive18i. The gap is 3.61 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Model X P90D crosses the line in 11.18 s versus 16.88 s. The 5.70 s gap represents roughly 193 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Model X P90D continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 231 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X P90D finishes in 20.35 s versus 31.04 s, with a 10.69 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model X P90D is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the X2 sDrive18i at 205 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.

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 16.03 seconds. The 6.17 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, Model X P90D wins (3,32 s vs 9,49 s).

Model X P90D goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,32 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Model X P90D: 762 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp. X2 sDrive18i F39: 136 hp, ratio 10,37 kg/hp.

Model X P90D: 250 km/h. X2 sDrive18i F39: 202 km/h.