Sur 0–100 km/h, i4 M50 xDrive G26 gagne (3,92 s vs 4,26 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.
| i4 M50 xDrive G26 | Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s−0,34 s | 4,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,01 s−0,61 s | 12,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,97 s−1,21 s | 23,18 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 233 km/h−8 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,07 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,19 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 | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,13 s | 1,13 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,89 s | 1,88 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,04 s | 3,13 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s | 4,26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,04 s | 5,71 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,35 s | 10,08 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,16 s | 16,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,01 s | 12,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,97 s | 23,18 s |
| Top speed | 225 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 | 544 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 795 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 358 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 637 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 857 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 4.26 s for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. The 0.34 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive is doing 155 km/h against 145 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. The gap is 0.29 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 12.62 s. The 0.61 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 199 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive finishes in 21.97 s versus 23.17 s, with a 1.21 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 233 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive is capped at 225 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.07 kg/hp vs 5.19 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.60 seconds. The 0.34 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, i4 M50 xDrive G26 gagne (3,92 s vs 4,26 s).
i4 M50 xDrive G26 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,92 secondes (simulation calibrée).
i4 M50 xDrive G26 : 544 hp, ratio 4,07 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range AWD : 358 hp, ratio 5,19 kg/hp.
i4 M50 xDrive G26 : 225 km/h. Model 3 Long Range AWD : 233 km/h.