Sur 0–100 km/h, i5 xDrive40 G60 gagne (5,30 s vs 5,81 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 xDrive40 G60 | Model 3 Standard Range Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s−0,51 s | 5,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s−0,68 s | 14,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s−2,03 s | 26,61 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 224 km/h−9 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,79 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,29 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 | i5 xDrive40 G60 | Model 3 Standard Range Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,44 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,39 s | 2,40 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 4,14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s | 5,81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,04 s | 8,01 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,04 s | 15,57 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,54 s | 32,27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s | 14,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s | 26,61 s |
| Top speed | 215 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 | 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 | 227 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 655 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 5.30 s versus 5.81 s for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus. At this point, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 leads by 0.51 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 is doing 137 km/h against 129 km/h for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus. The gap is 0.29 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 14.26 s. The 0.67 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 finishes in 24.58 s versus 26.61 s, with a 2.04 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (215 vs 224 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw i5 xDrive40 is capped at 215 km/h, the Model 3 Standard Range Plus 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 (5.79 kg/hp vs 7.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.43 seconds. The 0.51 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, i5 xDrive40 G60 gagne (5,30 s vs 5,81 s).
i5 xDrive40 G60 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,30 secondes (simulation calibrée).
i5 xDrive40 G60 : 394 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp. Model 3 Standard Range Plus : 227 hp, ratio 7,29 kg/hp.
i5 xDrive40 G60 : 215 km/h. Model 3 Standard Range Plus : 224 km/h.