Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,36 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 Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s | 3,36 s+1,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,86 s | 11,58 s+1,28 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s | 21,36 s+1,81 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 261 km/h−21 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,85 kg/hp | 4,08 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 | i7 xDrive60 G70 | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 0,89 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 1,49 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,51 s | 2,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s | 3,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,09 s | 4,49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,15 s | 7,86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,03 s | 12,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,86 s | 11,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s | 21,36 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 261 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 | 450 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 713 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 836 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.36 s versus 4.66 s for the Bmw i7 xDrive60. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 1.30 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 156 km/h against 145 km/h for the Bmw i7 xDrive60. The gap is 1.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Performance crosses the line in 11.57 s versus 12.86 s. The 1.28 s gap represents roughly 63 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 203 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Performance finishes in 21.35 s versus 23.17 s, with a 1.82 s lead.
The Model 3 Performance 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 Performance at 261 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 4.08 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 1.30 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 Performance wins (3,36 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 Performance: 450 hp, ratio 4,08 kg/hp.
i7 xDrive60 G70: 240 km/h. Model 3 Performance: 261 km/h.