Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD wins (4,44 s vs 6,81 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Model 3 Long Range AWD | i3s I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 6.81 s | 2.37 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 12.80 s | 15.05 s | 2.25 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.49 s | 28.59 s | 5.10 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 233 km/h | 160 km/h | 73 km/h · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.34 kg/hp | 7.01 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 | i3s I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.18 s | 1.77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.97 s | 2.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.26 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 6.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.93 s | 9.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.48 s | 16.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.45 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12.80 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.49 s | 28.59 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 160 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the Model 3 Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 6.81 s for the i3s. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range AWD leads by 2.37 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 124 km/h for the i3s. The gap is 1.57 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 15.05 s. The 2.24 s gap represents roughly 92 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 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD finishes in 23.49 s versus 28.59 s, with a 5.10 s lead.
The Model 3 Long Range AWD features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the i3s’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 Model 3 Long Range AWD is capped at 233 km/h, the i3s at 160 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 (5.34 kg/hp vs 7.01 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.76 seconds. The 2.37 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 6,81 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. i3s I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h. i3s I01: 160 km/h.