Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Standard Range Plus gagne (5,81 s vs 8,07 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 Standard Range Plus | 520e G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s−2,26 s | 8,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,27 s−1,60 s | 15,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,61 s−2,88 s | 29,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 224 km/h+11 km/h | 213 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,29 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,31 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 Standard Range Plus | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,40 s | 2,58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,01 s | 11,61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,57 s | 22,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 32,27 s | 52,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,27 s | 15,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,61 s | 29,49 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 213 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 227 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 655 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Model 3 Standard Range Plus hits 100 km/h in 5.81 s versus 8.07 s for the Bmw 520e. At this point, the Model 3 Standard Range Plus leads by 2.26 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Standard Range Plus is doing 129 km/h against 113 km/h for the Bmw 520e. The gap is 0.95 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Standard Range Plus crosses the line in 14.26 s versus 15.86 s. The 1.60 s gap represents roughly 60 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Standard Range Plus continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Standard Range Plus finishes in 26.61 s versus 29.49 s, with a 2.88 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (224 vs 213 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Standard Range Plus is capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw 520e at 218 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.29 kg/hp vs 9.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.80 seconds. The 2.26 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 Standard Range Plus gagne (5,81 s vs 8,07 s).
Model 3 Standard Range Plus passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,81 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model 3 Standard Range Plus : 227 hp, ratio 7,29 kg/hp. 520e G30 : 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
Model 3 Standard Range Plus : 224 km/h. 520e G30 : 213 km/h.