Sur 0–100 km/h, Model X Performance gagne (3,05 s vs 5,60 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 Performance | Q8 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,05 s−2,55 s | 5,60 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,92 s−3,02 s | 13,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,92 s−5,74 s | 25,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+22 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,16 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,13 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 Performance | Q8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,89 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,48 s | 2,20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,37 s | 3,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,05 s | 5,60 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,91 s | 7,69 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,45 s | 13,73 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,08 s | 24,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,92 s | 13,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,92 s | 25,66 s |
| Top speed | 262 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 | 778 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 459 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Model X Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.05 s versus 5.60 s for the Q8 SUV. At this point, the Model X Performance leads by 2.55 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model X Performance is doing 168 km/h against 131 km/h for the Q8 SUV. The gap is 1.93 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model X Performance crosses the line in 10.92 s versus 13.94 s. The 3.02 s gap represents roughly 128 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model X Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 233 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X Performance finishes in 19.92 s versus 25.66 s, with a 5.74 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model X Performance is capped at 262 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 (3.16 kg/hp vs 6.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.93 seconds. The 2.55 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 Performance gagne (3,05 s vs 5,60 s).
Model X Performance passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,05 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model X Performance : 778 hp, ratio 3,16 kg/hp. Q8 SUV : 394 hp, ratio 6,13 kg/hp.
Model X Performance : 262 km/h. Q8 SUV : 240 km/h.