Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD gagne (4,44 s vs 4,51 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 | M240i F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s−0,08 s | 4,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,80 s | 12,59 s+0,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s | 22,59 s+0,90 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 233 km/h | 250 km/h−17 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,34 kg/hp | 4,38 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | M240i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,18 s | 1,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,97 s | 2,29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,26 s | 3,51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s | 4,51 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,93 s | 5,79 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,48 s | 9,24 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,45 s | 14,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,80 s | 12,59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s | 22,59 s |
| Top speed limited | 233 km/h | 250 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 | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 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 4.52 s for the Bmw M240i. The instant torque of 605 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 151 km/h for the Bmw M240i. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M240i crosses the line in 12.59 s versus 12.80 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M240i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 211 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M240i finishes in 22.59 s versus 23.49 s, with a 0.90 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 M240i 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.85 seconds. The 0.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD gagne (4,44 s vs 4,51 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. M240i F22 : 340 hp, ratio 4,38 kg/hp.
Model 3 Long Range AWD : 233 km/h. M240i F22 : 250 km/h.