Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Juniper RWD wins (6,04 s vs 9,49 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
6.04 s
9.49 s
| Measure | Model Y Juniper RWD | X2 sDrive18i F39 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 9.49 s | 3.45 s · Model Y Juniper RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.25 s | 16.88 s | 2.63 s · Model Y Juniper RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.58 s | 31.04 s | 5.46 s · Model Y Juniper RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 209 km/h | 202 km/h | 7 km/h · Model Y Juniper RWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.20 kg/hp | 10.37 kg/hp | better ratio · Model Y Juniper RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model Y Juniper RWD | X2 sDrive18i F39 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.74 s | 1.90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.91 s | 3.25 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.67 s | 6.49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 9.49 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.80 s | 13.54 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.29 s | 26.84 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.11 s | 89.98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.25 s | 16.88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.58 s | 31.04 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 202 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 299 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 419 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 853 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 410 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the Model Y Juniper RWD hits 100 km/h in 6.04 s versus 9.49 s for the X2 sDrive18i. The instant torque of 419 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model Y Juniper RWD leads by 3.45 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Juniper RWD is doing 135 km/h against 108 km/h for the X2 sDrive18i. The gap is 1.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Juniper RWD crosses the line in 14.24 s versus 16.88 s. The 2.64 s gap represents roughly 94 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Juniper RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Juniper RWD finishes in 25.58 s versus 31.04 s, with a 5.46 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (209 vs 202 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model Y Juniper RWD is capped at 209 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 3.45 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Juniper RWD wins (6,04 s vs 9,49 s).
Model Y Juniper RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Juniper RWD: 299 hp, ratio 6,20 kg/hp. X2 sDrive18i F39: 136 hp, ratio 10,37 kg/hp.
Model Y Juniper RWD: 209 km/h. X2 sDrive18i F39: 202 km/h.