Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD wins (4,44 s vs 4,66 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.
| i7 xDrive60 G70 | Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s | 4,44 s+0,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,86 s | 12,80 s+0,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s−0,32 s | 23,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+7 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,85 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,34 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 | i7 xDrive60 G70 | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,18 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 1,97 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,51 s | 3,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s | 4,44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,09 s | 5,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,15 s | 10,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,03 s | 17,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,86 s | 12,80 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s | 23,49 s |
| Top speed | 240 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 | 745 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 640 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 4.66 s for the Bmw i7 xDrive60. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range AWD leads by 0.22 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 145 km/h for the Bmw i7 xDrive60. The gap is 0.16 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Long Range AWD crosses the line in 12.80 s versus 12.86 s. The 0.06 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Model 3 Long Range AWD maxes out at 233 km/h while the Bmw i7 xDrive60 keeps accelerating towards 240 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.06 s.
Around 501 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw i7 xDrive60 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 7 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i7 xDrive60 finishes in 23.17 s versus 23.49 s. The 0.32 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The Model 3 Long Range AWD features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw i7 xDrive60’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 Bmw i7 xDrive60 is capped at 240 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 (4.85 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 6.94 seconds. The 0.22 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 4,66 s).
i7 xDrive60 G70 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,66 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i7 xDrive60 G70: 544 hp, ratio 4,85 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 346 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp.
i7 xDrive60 G70: 240 km/h. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h.