Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range AWD wins (5,05 s vs 6,73 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 | MG4 Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,05 s−1,68 s | 6,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,27 s−1,65 s | 14,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s−3,27 s | 27,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 217 km/h+37 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,22 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,00 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 | MG4 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,46 s | 1,92 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,44 s | 3,21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,91 s | 5,16 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,05 s | 6,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,51 s | 8,78 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,96 s | 15,38 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,80 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13,27 s | 14,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s | 27,24 s |
| Top speed | 217 km/h | 180 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 | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 5.05 s versus 6.73 s for the MG4 Long Range RWD. At this point, the Model Y Long Range AWD leads by 1.68 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 129 km/h for the MG4 Long Range RWD. The gap is 1.16 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 14.92 s. The 1.65 s gap represents roughly 70 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 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Long Range AWD finishes in 23.97 s versus 27.23 s, with a 3.26 s lead.
The Model Y Long Range AWD features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the MG4 Long Range RWD’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 are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model Y Long Range AWD is capped at 217 km/h, the MG4 Long Range RWD at 180 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.22 kg/hp vs 7.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.07 seconds. The 1.68 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 6,73 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. MG4 Long Range RWD: 245 hp, ratio 7,00 kg/hp.
Model Y Long Range AWD: 217 km/h. MG4 Long Range RWD: 180 km/h.