Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD gagne (5,72 s vs 6,12 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.
| i5 eDrive40 G60 | Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s | 5,72 s+0,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s | 14,16 s+0,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s−0,41 s | 26,28 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 224 km/h−31 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,81 kg/hp | 6,71 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 | i5 eDrive40 G60 | Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,79 s | 1,51 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,98 s | 2,52 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,78 s | 4,19 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s | 5,72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,84 s | 7,74 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,27 s | 14,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 29,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s | 14,16 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s | 26,28 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 224 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage 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 6.12 s for the Bmw i5 eDrive40. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range RWD leads by 0.40 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 135 km/h for the Bmw i5 eDrive40. The gap is 0.33 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 14.29 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw i5 eDrive40 maxes out at 193 km/h while the Model 3 Long Range RWD keeps accelerating towards 224 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.11 s.
Around 518 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw i5 eDrive40 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 31 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 finishes in 25.87 s versus 26.28 s. The 0.41 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw i5 eDrive40 is capped at 193 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 (6.81 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 9.03 seconds. The 0.40 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, Model 3 Long Range RWD gagne (5,72 s vs 6,12 s).
i5 eDrive40 G60 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,12 secondes (simulation calibrée).
i5 eDrive40 G60 : 313 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range RWD : 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 G60 : 193 km/h. Model 3 Long Range RWD : 224 km/h.