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Performance comparison

Tesla Model S 85 vs BMW X3 xDrive30i G01: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

TeslaBEV

Model S 85

362 hp · 599 Nm · 2,108 kg · 2012

VS
BMWPetrol

X3 xDrive30i G01

252 hp · 350 Nm · 1,755 kg · 2021

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Tesla

Model S 85

5,82kg/hpratio better by 1,14 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power362 hpPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque599 Nm
Weight2 108 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

X3 xDrive30i G01

6,96kg/hpcompensated by −353 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power252 hp4 cyl
Torque350 Nm
Weight1 755 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of Model S 85
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Instead of X3 xDrive30i G01
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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Model S 85 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Model S 85: 362 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp. X3 xDrive30i G01: 252 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp.

Model S 85: 201 km/h. X3 xDrive30i G01: 240 km/h.