Over 0–100 km/h, 550e xDrive G60 wins (4,24 s vs 4,44 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.
| 550e xDrive G60 | Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,24 s−0,20 s | 4,44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,27 s−0,53 s | 12,80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,96 s−1,53 s | 23,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+17 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,41 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,34 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 | 550e xDrive G60 | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,18 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 1,97 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,21 s | 3,26 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,24 s | 4,44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,48 s | 5,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,79 s | 10,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,41 s | 17,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,27 s | 12,80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,96 s | 23,49 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 233 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 489 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 155 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 346 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 605 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 847 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Bmw 550e xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.24 s versus 4.44 s for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. The 0.20 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 550e xDrive is doing 153 km/h against 143 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. The gap is 0.19 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 550e xDrive crosses the line in 12.27 s versus 12.80 s. The 0.53 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 550e xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 550e xDrive finishes in 21.96 s versus 23.49 s, with a 1.53 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 550e xDrive is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Model 3 Long Range AWD at 233 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.41 kg/hp vs 5.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.85 seconds. The 0.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 550e xDrive G60 wins (4,24 s vs 4,44 s).
550e xDrive G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
550e xDrive G60: 489 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 346 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp.
550e xDrive G60: 250 km/h. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h.