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Tesla Model X Plaid vs BMW iX M60 I20: 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 · 2022 vs 2022 · Methodology
TeslaBEVFaster

Model X Plaid

1020 hp · 1424 Nm · 2,445 kg · 2022

VS
BMWBEV

iX M60 I20

619 hp · 1100 Nm · 2,640 kg · 2022

Result · 0–100 km/h

ATesla Model X Plaid

2.63 s

Gap1.09 sin favour of Model X Plaid
BBMW iX M60 I20

3.71 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureModel X PlaidiX M60 I20Gap
0–100 km/h2.63 s3.71 s1.09 s · Model X Plaid
400 m standing start10.09 s11.94 s1.85 s · Model X Plaid
1,000 m standing start18.56 s21.85 s3.29 s · Model X Plaid
Top speed (electronically limited)262 km/h250 km/h12 km/h · Model X Plaid
Power-to-weight ratio2.40 kg/hp4.26 kg/hpbetter ratio · Model X Plaid

Watch the race

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

TeslaBEVModel X Plaid
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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageModel X PlaidiX M60 I20
0–30 km/h0.78 s · tight gap0.93 s
0–50 km/h1.31 s1.54 s
0–80 km/h2.09 s2.67 s
0–100 km/h2.63 s3.71 s
0–120 km/h3.27 s5.03 s
0–160 km/h5.15 s8.60 s
0–200 km/h7.78 s13.69 s
400 m standing start10.09 s11.94 s
1,000 m standing start18.56 s21.85 s
Top speed limited262 km/h250 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 Plaid

2,40kg/hpratio better by 1,87 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power1020 hpTriple Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque1424 Nm
Weight2 445 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

iX M60 I20

4,26kg/hpcompensated by −195 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power619 hpPending
Torque1100 Nm
Weight2 640 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed reduction gear

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Model X Plaid hits 100 km/h in 2.63 s versus 3.72 s for the iX M60. At this point, the Model X Plaid leads by 1.09 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Model X Plaid is doing 184 km/h against 151 km/h for the iX M60. The gap is 1.11 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the Model X Plaid crosses the line in 10.09 s versus 11.94 s. The 1.85 s gap represents roughly 93 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Model X Plaid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 256 km/h versus 212 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X Plaid finishes in 18.56 s versus 21.84 s, with a 3.29 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model X Plaid is capped at 262 km/h, the iX M60 at 250 (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 (2.40 kg/hp vs 4.26 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.80 seconds. The 1.09 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 Plaid wins (2,63 s vs 3,71 s).

Model X Plaid goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Model X Plaid: 1020 hp, ratio 2,40 kg/hp. iX M60 I20: 619 hp, ratio 4,26 kg/hp.

Model X Plaid: 262 km/h. iX M60 I20: 250 km/h.