Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 6,81 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 RWD | i3s (120 Ah) I01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,72 s−1,09 s | 6,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,16 s−0,89 s | 15,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,28 s−2,31 s | 28,59 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 224 km/h+64 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,71 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,01 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 RWD | i3s (120 Ah) I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,51 s | 1,77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,52 s | 2,96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,19 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,72 s | 6,81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,74 s | 9,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,66 s | 16,98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,94 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14,16 s | 15,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,28 s | 28,59 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 160 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 446 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| 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 RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.72 s versus 6.81 s for the Bmw i3s (120 Ah). At this point, the Model 3 Long Range RWD leads by 1.09 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 124 km/h for the Bmw i3s (120 Ah). The gap is 0.67 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.16 s versus 15.05 s. The 0.89 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD finishes in 26.28 s versus 28.59 s, with a 2.31 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Long Range RWD is capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) 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 (6.71 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 1.09 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 6,81 s).
Model 3 Long Range RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,72 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model 3 Long Range RWD: 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp. i3s (120 Ah) I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
Model 3 Long Range RWD: 224 km/h. i3s (120 Ah) I01: 160 km/h.