Sur 0–100 km/h, 230i F22 gagne (5,51 s vs 5,72 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 3 Long Range RWD | 230i F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,72 s | 5,51 s+0,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,16 s | 13,88 s+0,28 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,28 s | 25,28 s+1,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 224 km/h | 250 km/h−26 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,71 kg/hp | 5,67 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Model 3 Long Range RWD | 230i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,51 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,52 s | 2,29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,19 s | 3,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,72 s | 5,51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,74 s | 7,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,66 s | 13,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,94 s | 22,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,16 s | 13,88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,28 s | 25,28 s |
| Top speed limited | 224 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 446 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 230i hits 100 km/h in 5.51 s versus 5.72 s for the Model 3 Long Range RWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 252 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw 230i leads by 0.21 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 230i is doing 133 km/h against 131 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range RWD. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 230i crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 14.16 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 230i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 230i finishes in 25.28 s versus 26.28 s, with a 1.00 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Long Range RWD is capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw 230i at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 9.03 seconds. The 0.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 230i F22 gagne (5,51 s vs 5,72 s).
Model 3 Long Range RWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,72 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model 3 Long Range RWD : 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp. 230i F22 : 252 hp, ratio 5,67 kg/hp.
Model 3 Long Range RWD : 224 km/h. 230i F22 : 250 km/h.