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BYD Seal 313 2WD vs Tesla Model 3 RWD: 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.

saloon · 2022 vs 2024 · Methodology
BYDBEV

Seal 313 2WD

313 hp · 360 Nm · 1,988 kg · 2022

VS
TeslaBEV

Model 3 RWD

282 hp · 461 Nm · 1,752 kg · 2024

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABYD Seal 313 2WD

6.00 s

Gap0.00 sNot a significant gap
BTesla Model 3 RWD

6.00 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureSeal 313 2WDModel 3 RWDGap
0–100 km/h6.00 s6.00 sSame
400 m standing start14.21 s14.23 s0.02 s · Seal 313 2WD
1,000 m standing start26.32 s25.66 s0.66 s · Model 3 RWD
Top speed (electronically limited)180 km/h201 km/h21 km/h · Model 3 RWD
Power-to-weight ratio6.35 kg/hp6.21 kg/hpbetter ratio · Model 3 RWD

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

BYDBEVSeal 313 2WD
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
TeslaBEVModel 3 RWD
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageSeal 313 2WDModel 3 RWD
0–30 km/h1.74 s1.65 s · tight gap
0–50 km/h2.90 s2.76 s · tight gap
0–80 km/h4.66 s4.49 s
0–100 km/h6.00 s6.00 s
0–120 km/h7.72 s7.92 s
0–160 km/h13.20 s13.46 s
0–200 km/h-22.08 s
400 m standing start14.21 s · tight gap14.23 s
1,000 m standing start26.32 s25.66 s
Top speed180 km/h201 km/h

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.

Under the bonnet

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

BYD

Seal 313 2WD

6,35kg/hpcompensated by −236 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power313 hpPending
Torque360 Nm
Weight1 988 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearboxsingle-speed reduction
Tesla

Model 3 RWD

6,21kg/hpratio better by 0,14 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power282 hpPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque461 Nm
Weight1 752 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Seal 313 2WD hits 100 km/h in 6.00 s versus 6.00 s for the Model 3 RWD. The 0.00 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Model 3 RWD is doing 133 km/h against 135 km/h for the Seal 313 2WD. The gap is 0.04 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the Seal 313 2WD crosses the line in 14.21 s versus 14.23 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Seal 313 2WD maxes out at 180 km/h while the Model 3 RWD keeps accelerating towards 201 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.03 s.

Around 639 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Model 3 RWD overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 21 km/h higher top speed.

At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 RWD finishes in 25.66 s versus 26.31 s. The 0.65 s delta in favour of the Model 3 RWD shows that top speed makes a clear difference.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Seal 313 2WD is capped at 180 km/h, the Model 3 RWD at 201 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 (6.35 kg/hp vs 6.21 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.08 seconds. The 0.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

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

Instead of Seal 313 2WD
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Instead of Model 3 RWD
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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, Seal 313 2WD and Model 3 RWD are neck and neck (6,00 s vs 6,00 s, no significant gap).

Seal 313 2WD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,00 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Seal 313 2WD: 313 hp, ratio 6,35 kg/hp. Model 3 RWD: 282 hp, ratio 6,21 kg/hp.

Seal 313 2WD: 180 km/h. Model 3 RWD: 201 km/h.