Over 0–100 km/h, Model S P100D wins (2,85 s vs 3,05 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 | Model S P100D | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,05 s | 2,85 s+0,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,92 s | 10,63 s+0,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,92 s | 19,59 s+0,33 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+12 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,16 kg/hp | 2,94 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | Model S P100D |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,89 s | 0,83 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,48 s | 1,38 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,37 s | 2,22 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,05 s | 2,85 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,91 s | 3,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,45 s | 5,99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,08 s | 9,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,92 s | 10,63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,92 s | 19,59 s |
| Top speed limited | 262 km/h | 250 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 | 762 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 967 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 241 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model S P100D hits 100 km/h in 2.85 s versus 3.05 s for the Model X Performance. At this point, the Model S P100D leads by 0.20 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S P100D is doing 173 km/h against 168 km/h for the Model X Performance. The gap is 0.19 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S P100D crosses the line in 10.63 s versus 10.92 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Model S P100D continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 240 km/h versus 233 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S P100D finishes in 19.59 s versus 19.92 s, with a 0.33 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model X Performance is capped at 262 km/h, the Model S P100D at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.16 kg/hp vs 2.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.43 seconds. The 0.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Model S P100D wins (2,85 s vs 3,05 s).
Model X Performance goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,05 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model X Performance: 778 hp, ratio 3,16 kg/hp. Model S P100D: 762 hp, ratio 2,94 kg/hp.
Model X Performance: 262 km/h. Model S P100D: 250 km/h.