Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD wins (4,44 s vs 5,32 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.44 s
| Measure | Model 3 Long Range AWD | 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 5.32 s | 0.88 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 12.80 s | 13.54 s | 0.74 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.49 s | 24.73 s | 1.24 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 233 km/h | 250 km/h | 17 km/h · 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.34 kg/hp | 6.13 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 xDrive iPerformance G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.18 s | 1.17 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.97 s | 1.96 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.26 s | 3.63 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 5.32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.93 s | 7.19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.48 s | 12.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.45 s | 20.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.80 s | 13.54 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.49 s | 24.73 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 | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Model 3 Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 5.32 s for the 740Le xDrive iPerformance. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range AWD leads by 0.88 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 134 km/h for the 740Le xDrive iPerformance. The gap is 0.47 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 13.54 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 34 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 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD finishes in 23.49 s versus 24.72 s, with a 1.23 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), the 740Le xDrive 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 xDrive 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 6.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.34 seconds. The 0.88 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 5,32 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 xDrive iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 6,13 kg/hp.
Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h. 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 250 km/h.