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Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BMW 218d xDrive Gran Tourer F22: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

saloon · 2024 vs 2018 · Methodology
TeslaBEV

Model 3 Performance

510 hp · 769 Nm · 1,844 kg · 2024

VS
BMWDiesel

218d xDrive Gran Tourer F22

150 hp · 350 Nm · 1,590 kg · 2018

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Tesla

Model 3 Performance

3,62kg/hpratio better by 6,98 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power510 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque769 Nm
Weight1 844 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

218d xDrive Gran Tourer F22

10,60kg/hpcompensated by −254 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hp4 cyl
Torque350 Nm
Weight1 590 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic)

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Model 3 Performance goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Model 3 Performance: 510 hp, ratio 3,62 kg/hp. 218d xDrive Gran Tourer F22: 150 hp, ratio 10,60 kg/hp.

Model 3 Performance: 261 km/h. 218d xDrive Gran Tourer F22: 205 km/h.