Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 8,07 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 Y Long Range AWD | 520e G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,05 s−3,02 s | 8,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,27 s−2,60 s | 15,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s−5,52 s | 29,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 217 km/h+4 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,22 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,31 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 Y Long Range AWD | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,46 s | 1,44 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,44 s | 2,58 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,91 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,05 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,51 s | 11,61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,96 s | 22,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,80 s | 52,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,27 s | 15,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s | 29,49 s |
| Top speed | 217 km/h | 213 km/h |
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 | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 5.05 s versus 8.07 s for the Bmw 520e. At this point, the Model Y Long Range AWD leads by 3.02 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw 520e. The gap is 1.39 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 15.86 s. The 2.60 s gap represents roughly 96 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 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD finishes in 23.97 s versus 29.49 s, with a 5.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (217 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Model Y Long Range AWD features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 520e’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model Y Long Range AWD and the Bmw 520e are governed to 217 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.22 kg/hp vs 9.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.80 seconds. The 3.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 8,07 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. 520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range AWD: 217 km/h. 520e G30: 213 km/h.