Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S 85 gagne (5,75 s vs 6,80 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 S 85 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s−1,05 s | 6,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s−1,02 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s−1,76 s | 26,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 201 km/h | 202 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,82 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,17 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 S 85 | 225xe iPerformance F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,78 s | 3,08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,46 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s | 6,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,39 s | 9,05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,43 s | 15,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,22 s | 27,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s | 26,93 s |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 202 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 362 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 599 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 108 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Model S 85 hits 100 km/h in 5.75 s versus 6.80 s for the Bmw 225xe iPerformance. At this point, the Model S 85 leads by 1.05 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S 85 is doing 137 km/h against 126 km/h for the Bmw 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 0.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S 85 crosses the line in 13.94 s versus 14.96 s. The 1.02 s gap represents roughly 44 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S 85 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S 85 finishes in 25.17 s versus 26.93 s, with a 1.76 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (201 vs 202 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model S 85 and the Bmw 225xe iPerformance are governed to 201 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 (5.82 kg/hp vs 7.17 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.41 seconds. The 1.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S 85 gagne (5,75 s vs 6,80 s).
Model S 85 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,75 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model S 85 : 362 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp. 225xe iPerformance F44 : 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp.
Model S 85 : 201 km/h. 225xe iPerformance F44 : 202 km/h.