Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 6,07 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Model Y Long Range AWD | X6 xDrive30d G06 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.05 s | 6.07 s | 1.02 s · Model Y Long Range AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 13.27 s | 14.36 s | 1.09 s · Model Y Long Range AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.97 s | 26.43 s | 2.46 s · Model Y Long Range AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 217 km/h | 235 km/h | 18 km/h · X6 xDrive30d G06 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.22 kg/hp | 7.64 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 | X6 xDrive30d G06 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.46 s | 1.35 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.44 s | 2.24 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.91 s | 4.22 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.05 s | 6.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.51 s | 8.42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.96 s | 15.25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.80 s | 27.60 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.27 s | 14.36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.97 s | 26.43 s |
| Top speed | 217 km/h | 235 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 | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 5.05 s versus 6.07 s for the X6 xDrive30d. The instant torque of 533 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 1.02 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 126 km/h for the X6 xDrive30d. The gap is 0.51 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 14.35 s. The 1.09 s gap represents roughly 46 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 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD finishes in 23.97 s versus 26.42 s, with a 2.46 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (235 km/h), the X6 xDrive30d 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 X6 xDrive30d at 235 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 9.84 seconds. The 1.02 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 6,07 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. X6 xDrive30d G06: 286 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range AWD: 217 km/h. X6 xDrive30d G06: 235 km/h.