Sur 0–100 km/h, 430i G22 gagne (5,73 s vs 5,75 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 S 85 | 430i G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s | 5,73 s+0,01 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s−0,04 s | 13,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s−0,18 s | 25,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 201 km/h | 250 km/h−49 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,82 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,99 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 S 85 | 430i G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 1,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,78 s | 2,36 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,46 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s | 5,73 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,39 s | 7,73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,43 s | 13,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,22 s | 22,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s | 13,98 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s | 25,35 s |
| Top speed limited | 201 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 | 362 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 599 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 108 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 430i hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 5.75 s for the Model S 85. Despite lacking instant torque, 258 hp of power compensates. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 430i is doing 132 km/h against 137 km/h for the Model S 85. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S 85 crosses the line in 13.94 s versus 13.97 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Model S 85 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S 85 finishes in 25.17 s versus 25.35 s, with a 0.18 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), the Bmw 430i never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S 85 is capped at 201 km/h, the Bmw 430i 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 8.91 seconds. The 0.01 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, 430i G22 gagne (5,73 s vs 5,75 s).
Model S 85 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,75 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model S 85 : 362 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp. 430i G22 : 258 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
Model S 85 : 201 km/h. 430i G22 : 250 km/h.