Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range and i4 M50 xDrive G26 are neck and neck (3,86 s vs 3,92 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Model S Long Range | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.86 s | 3.92 s | 0.06 s · Model S Long Range |
| 400 m standing start | 11.61 s | 12.01 s | 0.40 s · Model S Long Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.77 s | 21.97 s | 1.20 s · Model S Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 225 km/h | 25 km/h · Model S Long Range |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.31 kg/hp | 4.07 kg/hp | better ratio · Model S Long Range |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model S Long Range | i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.15 s | 1.13 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.92 s | 1.89 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.08 s | 3.04 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.86 s · tight gap | 3.92 s |
| 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 |
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 | 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 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 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 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.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range and i4 M50 xDrive G26 are neck and neck (3,86 s vs 3,92 s, no significant gap).
Model S Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
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.