The guys at Dobre Cars got ahold of a 2022 Lamborghini Urus. They then raced it against a Tesla Model X Plaid. They did one race from a dig, and another from a roll. The results show what happens when an SUV made by Lamborghini takes on the fastest electric SUV in the world.
The Specs Significantly Favor One Of These SUVs
The Tesla Model X Plaid appears to have a significant advantage on paper. It has three motors that send a whopping 1,020 horsepower to all four wheels. In comparison, the Lamborghini Urus has a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine and all-wheel drive. Power output rating is 641 horsepower. However, the Urus does have a weight advantage. It weighs over 500 pounds less than the Model X Plaid.
Tesla lists an official 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds for the Model X Plaid. Lamborghini says the Urus will hit 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.
The Dobre Car guys spend much of this video ogling over the Lamborghini Urus, while admitting that the Tesla Model X Plaid will probably be faster. Before the races begin, they rev up the Urus engine just so they can enjoy the sound. That is something you cannot do with a Model X, or any electric vehicle. They also note the size and beauty of the Urus' red brake calipers. Then later, the driver of the Urus notes how stylish the interior is while he is in the middle of a race.
It is obvious that much of the Lamborghini's appeal comes from things other than sheer speed. But that all come at a price, as the Lamborghini Urus starts at $218,000. By comparison, the Tesla Model X Plaid stickers for $138,000.
The Race Results
The video shows two races between the Lamborghini Urus and Tesla Model X Plaid. The first is a drag race that starts from a dig. The second is a roll race.
The drag race begins with the sound of wheel spin, although it is hard to tell from the video exactly which car is spinning. The Tesla pulls ahead early on and maintains the lead all the way to the end.
The roll race sees the Model X Plaid leap out in front. The Urus is unable to close the gap as the race comes to a quick end.