Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD vs BMW X4 M40d G02: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the Bmw X4 M40d hits 100 km/h in 4.94 s versus 5.05 s for the Model Y Long Range AWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 326 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw X4 M40d leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.

At 200 metres, the Bmw X4 M40d is doing 137 km/h against 143 km/h for the Model Y Long Range AWD. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range AWD crosses the line in 13.27 s versus 13.29 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track

Past 400 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD finishes in 23.97 s versus 24.38 s, with a 0.41 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), the Bmw X4 M40d 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 Bmw X4 M40d 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 7.77 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.