Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 s vs 6,13 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 Performance | Q5 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.76 s | 6.13 s | 2.37 s · Model Y Performance |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 14.41 s | 2.39 s · Model Y Performance |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.07 s | 26.36 s | 4.29 s · Model Y Performance |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.39 kg/hp | 7.19 kg/hp | better ratio · Model Y Performance |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model Y Performance | Q5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.03 s | 1.43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.72 s | 2.40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.80 s | 4.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.76 s | 6.13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.98 s | 8.45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.65 s | 15.05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.13 s | 26.38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 14.41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.07 s | 26.36 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 456 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 670 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 299 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Model Y Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.76 s versus 6.13 s for the Q5 SUV. At this point, the Model Y Performance leads by 2.37 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Performance is doing 152 km/h against 127 km/h for the Q5 SUV. The gap is 1.58 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Performance crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 14.41 s. The 2.39 s gap represents roughly 100 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Performance finishes in 22.06 s versus 26.35 s, with a 4.29 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model Y Performance and the Q5 SUV are governed to 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (4.39 kg/hp vs 7.19 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.81 seconds. The 2.37 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 s vs 6,13 s).
Model Y Performance goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Performance: 456 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp. Q5 SUV: 299 hp, ratio 7,19 kg/hp.
Model Y Performance: 250 km/h. Q5 SUV: 250 km/h.