Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD wins (4,44 s vs 5,49 s).
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 Touring G60 | Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,49 s | 4,44 s+1,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,77 s | 12,80 s+0,97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,85 s | 23,49 s+1,36 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 233 km/h−18 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,91 kg/hp | 5,34 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 xDrive40 Touring G60 | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,48 s | 1,18 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,47 s | 1,97 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,06 s | 3,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,49 s | 4,44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,30 s | 5,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,45 s | 10,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,23 s | 17,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,77 s | 12,80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,85 s | 23,49 s |
| Top speed | 215 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 | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 590 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| 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 5.49 s for the i5 xDrive40 Touring. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range AWD leads by 1.05 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 136 km/h for the i5 xDrive40 Touring. The gap is 0.75 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 13.77 s. The 0.97 s gap represents roughly 44 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 189 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD finishes in 23.49 s versus 24.85 s, with a 1.36 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i5 xDrive40 Touring 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 (5.91 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 8.38 seconds. The 1.05 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 5,49 s).
i5 xDrive40 Touring G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,49 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 xDrive40 Touring G60: 394 hp, ratio 5,91 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 346 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp.
i5 xDrive40 Touring G60: 215 km/h. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h.