Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 s vs 9,87 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.76 s
9.87 s
| Measure | Model Y Performance | X1 sDrive18i F48 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.76 s | 9.87 s | 6.10 s · Model Y Performance |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 17.33 s | 5.31 s · Model Y Performance |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.07 s | 31.09 s | 9.02 s · Model Y Performance |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 205 km/h | 45 km/h · Model Y Performance |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.39 kg/hp | 10.14 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 | X1 sDrive18i F48 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.03 s | 2.50 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.72 s | 4.18 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.80 s | 7.18 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.76 s | 9.87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.98 s | 13.49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.65 s | 24.95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.13 s | 61.17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 17.33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.07 s | 31.09 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 205 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 | 140 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the Model Y Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.76 s versus 9.87 s for the X1 sDrive18i. The instant torque of 670 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model Y Performance leads by 6.10 s and sits roughly 32 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Performance is doing 152 km/h against 110 km/h for the X1 sDrive18i. The gap is 3.75 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 17.33 s. The 5.32 s gap represents roughly 185 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 153 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Performance finishes in 22.06 s versus 31.09 s, with a 9.03 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model Y Performance is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the X1 sDrive18i at 205 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 15.68 seconds. The 6.10 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 9,87 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. X1 sDrive18i F48: 140 hp, ratio 10,14 kg/hp.
Model Y Performance: 250 km/h. X1 sDrive18i F48: 205 km/h.