Over 0–100 km/h, Model X Plaid wins (2,63 s vs 6,35 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 Plaid | X3 xDrive30i G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2,63 s−3,72 s | 6,35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,09 s−4,48 s | 14,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,56 s−8,00 s | 26,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+22 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,40 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,81 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 Plaid | X3 xDrive30i G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,78 s | 1,50 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,31 s | 2,54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,09 s | 4,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2,63 s | 6,35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,27 s | 8,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,15 s | 15,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7,78 s | 27,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,09 s | 14,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,56 s | 26,56 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 | 1020 hp | Triple Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 1424 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Model X Plaid hits 100 km/h in 2.63 s versus 6.35 s for the Bmw X3 xDrive30i. The instant torque of 1,424 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model X Plaid leads by 3.72 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model X Plaid is doing 184 km/h against 126 km/h for the Bmw X3 xDrive30i. The gap is 2.90 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model X Plaid crosses the line in 10.09 s versus 14.56 s. The 4.48 s gap represents roughly 179 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model X Plaid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 256 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X Plaid finishes in 18.56 s versus 26.56 s, with a 8.00 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model X Plaid is capped at 262 km/h, the Bmw X3 xDrive30i 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.
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 10.01 seconds. The 3.72 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model X Plaid wins (2,63 s vs 6,35 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. X3 xDrive30i G01: 252 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp.
Model X Plaid: 262 km/h. X3 xDrive30i G01: 240 km/h.