Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 RWD wins (6,00 s vs 6,31 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 RWD | P7i | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.00 s | 6.31 s | 0.31 s · Model 3 RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.23 s | 14.57 s | 0.34 s · Model 3 RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.66 s | 26.38 s | 0.72 s · Model 3 RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 201 km/h | 200 km/h | 1 km/h · Model 3 RWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.21 kg/hp | 7.18 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model 3 RWD | P7i |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.65 s · tight gap | 1.66 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.76 s · tight gap | 2.77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.49 s · tight gap | 4.62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.00 s | 6.31 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.92 s | 8.47 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.46 s | 14.90 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.08 s | 25.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.23 s | 14.57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.66 s | 26.38 s |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 200 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 | 282 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 461 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 752 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 282 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 025 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 RWD hits 100 km/h in 6.00 s versus 6.31 s for the P7i. At this point, the Model 3 RWD leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 RWD is doing 133 km/h against 129 km/h for the P7i. The gap is 0.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 RWD crosses the line in 14.23 s versus 14.56 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 RWD finishes in 25.66 s versus 26.38 s, with a 0.72 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (201 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model 3 RWD and the P7i are governed to 201 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.21 kg/hp vs 7.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.78 seconds. The 0.31 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 RWD wins (6,00 s vs 6,31 s).
Model 3 RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,00 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model 3 RWD: 282 hp, ratio 6,21 kg/hp. P7i: 282 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp.
Model 3 RWD: 201 km/h. P7i: 200 km/h.