Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD gagne (4,44 s vs 6,08 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Model 3 Long Range AWD | i4 eDrive35 G26 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s−1,64 s | 6,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,80 s−1,58 s | 14,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s−2,77 s | 26,26 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 233 km/h+43 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,34 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,99 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Model 3 Long Range AWD | i4 eDrive35 G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,18 s | 1,69 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,97 s | 2,81 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,26 s | 4,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s | 6,08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,93 s | 8,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,48 s | 14,28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,45 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 12,80 s | 14,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s | 26,26 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 190 km/h |
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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Model 3 Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 6.08 s for the Bmw i4 eDrive35. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range AWD leads by 1.64 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 131 km/h for the Bmw i4 eDrive35. The gap is 1.17 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 14.38 s. The 1.58 s gap represents roughly 69 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 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD finishes in 23.49 s versus 26.26 s, with a 2.77 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Long Range AWD is capped at 233 km/h, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 at 190 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 6.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.27 seconds. The 1.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD gagne (4,44 s vs 6,08 s).
Model 3 Long Range AWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,44 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model 3 Long Range AWD : 346 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp. i4 eDrive35 G26 : 286 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp.
Model 3 Long Range AWD : 233 km/h. i4 eDrive35 G26 : 190 km/h.