Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range gagne (3,86 s vs 3,92 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 Long Range | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,86 s−0,06 s | 3,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,61 s−0,40 s | 12,01 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,77 s−1,20 s | 21,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+25 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,31 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,07 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 Long Range | i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,15 s | 1,13 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,92 s | 1,89 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,08 s | 3,04 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,86 s | 3,92 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,75 s | 5,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,38 s | 8,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,09 s | 13,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,61 s | 12,01 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,77 s | 21,97 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 544 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 795 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Model S Long Range hits 100 km/h in 3.86 s versus 3.92 s for the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Model S Long Range is doing 164 km/h against 155 km/h for the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Long Range crosses the line in 11.60 s versus 12.01 s. The 0.40 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Model S Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 231 km/h versus 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.76 s versus 21.97 s, with a 1.20 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S Long Range is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive at 225 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 (3.31 kg/hp vs 4.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.72 seconds. The 0.06 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 S Long Range gagne (3,86 s vs 3,92 s).
Model S Long Range passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,86 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model S Long Range : 670 hp, ratio 3,31 kg/hp. i4 M50 xDrive G26 : 544 hp, ratio 4,07 kg/hp.
Model S Long Range : 250 km/h. i4 M50 xDrive G26 : 225 km/h.