Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 5,73 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Model Y Long Range AWD | 430i G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.05 s | 5.73 s | 0.68 s · Model Y Long Range AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 13.27 s | 13.98 s | 0.71 s · Model Y Long Range AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.97 s | 25.35 s | 1.38 s · Model Y Long Range AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 217 km/h | 250 km/h | 33 km/h · 430i G22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.22 kg/hp | 5.99 kg/hp | better ratio · Model Y Long Range AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model Y Long Range AWD | 430i G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.46 s | 1.42 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.44 s | 2.36 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.91 s | 4.12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.05 s | 5.73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.51 s | 7.73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.96 s | 13.25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.80 s | 22.00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.27 s | 13.98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.97 s | 25.35 s |
| Top speed limited | 217 km/h | 250 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 | 384 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 533 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 5.05 s versus 5.73 s for the 430i. The instant torque of 533 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model Y Long Range AWD leads by 0.68 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 132 km/h for the 430i. The gap is 0.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range AWD crosses the line in 13.27 s versus 13.97 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 32 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD finishes in 23.97 s versus 25.35 s, with a 1.38 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), the 430i never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model Y Long Range AWD is capped at 217 km/h, the 430i 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.
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 8.91 seconds. The 0.68 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 5,73 s).
Model Y Long Range AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,05 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Long Range AWD: 384 hp, ratio 5,22 kg/hp. 430i G22: 258 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range AWD: 217 km/h. 430i G22: 250 km/h.