Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD wins (4,44 s vs 5,30 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 | i5 xDrive40 G60 | Model 3 Long Range AWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 4.44 s | 0.86 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 13.59 s | 12.80 s | 0.79 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.58 s | 23.49 s | 1.09 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 233 km/h | 18 km/h · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.79 kg/hp | 5.34 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i5 xDrive40 G60 | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s | 1.18 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.39 s | 1.97 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.92 s | 3.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 4.44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.04 s | 5.93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.04 s | 10.48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.54 s | 17.45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.59 s | 12.80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.58 s | 23.49 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 233 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 | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 590 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| 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 Model 3 Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 5.30 s for the i5 xDrive40. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range AWD leads by 0.86 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 137 km/h for the i5 xDrive40. The gap is 0.62 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Long Range AWD crosses the line in 12.80 s versus 13.59 s. The 0.79 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD finishes in 23.49 s versus 24.58 s, with a 1.09 s lead.
The Model 3 Long Range AWD features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the i5 xDrive40’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i5 xDrive40 is capped at 215 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 (5.79 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 8.09 seconds. The 0.86 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 AWD wins (4,44 s vs 5,30 s).
i5 xDrive40 G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,30 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 xDrive40 G60: 394 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 346 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp.
i5 xDrive40 G60: 215 km/h. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h.