Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD wins (4,44 s vs 5,58 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Model 3 Long Range AWD | 740Le iPerformance G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 5.58 s | 1.14 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 12.80 s | 13.77 s | 0.97 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.49 s | 25.05 s | 1.56 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 233 km/h | 250 km/h | 17 km/h · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.34 kg/hp | 5.95 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model 3 Long Range AWD | 740Le iPerformance G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.18 s · tight gap | 1.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.97 s | 2.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.26 s | 3.85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 5.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.93 s | 7.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.48 s | 12.85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.45 s | 21.11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.80 s | 13.77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.49 s | 25.05 s |
| Top speed limited | 233 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| 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 |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 940 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Model 3 Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 5.58 s for the 740Le iPerformance. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range AWD leads by 1.14 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 132 km/h for the 740Le iPerformance. The gap is 0.66 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 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD finishes in 23.49 s versus 25.05 s, with a 1.56 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), the 740Le iPerformance never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Long Range AWD is capped at 233 km/h, the 740Le iPerformance at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.34 kg/hp vs 5.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.68 seconds. The 1.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD wins (4,44 s vs 5,58 s).
Model 3 Long Range AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model 3 Long Range AWD: 346 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp. 740Le iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 5,95 kg/hp.
Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h. 740Le iPerformance G11: 250 km/h.