Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 6,08 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | i4 eDrive35 G26 | Model 3 Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.08 s | 5.72 s | 0.36 s · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.38 s | 14.16 s | 0.22 s · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.26 s | 26.28 s | 0.02 s · i4 eDrive35 G26 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 190 km/h | 224 km/h | 34 km/h · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.99 kg/hp | 6.71 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i4 eDrive35 G26 | Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.69 s | 1.51 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.81 s | 2.52 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.56 s | 4.19 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.08 s | 5.72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.04 s | 7.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.28 s | 14.66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 29.94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.38 s | 14.16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.26 s · tight gap | 26.28 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 224 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
| 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 |
Off the line, the Model 3 Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.72 s versus 6.08 s for the i4 eDrive35. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range RWD leads by 0.36 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 131 km/h for the i4 eDrive35. The gap is 0.27 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.16 s versus 14.38 s. The 0.22 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The i4 eDrive35 maxes out at 190 km/h while the Model 3 Long Range RWD keeps accelerating towards 224 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.12 s.
Around 776 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the i4 eDrive35 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 34 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the i4 eDrive35 finishes in 26.26 s versus 26.28 s. The 0.02 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i4 eDrive35 is capped at 190 km/h, the Model 3 Long Range RWD at 225 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.99 kg/hp vs 6.71 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.27 seconds. The 0.36 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, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 6,08 s).
i4 eDrive35 G26 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,08 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i4 eDrive35 G26: 286 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp.
i4 eDrive35 G26: 190 km/h. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 224 km/h.