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Tesla Model S Long Range vs BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

grand tourer · 2019 vs 2023 · Methodology
TeslaBEV

Model S Long Range

670 hp · 660 Nm · 2,215 kg · 2019

VS
BMWBEVFaster

i7 M70 xDrive G70

659 hp · 1015 Nm · 2,795 kg · 2023

Result · 0–100 km/h

ATesla Model S Long Range

3.86 s

Gap0.21 sin favour of i7 M70 xDrive
BBMW i7 M70 xDrive G70

3.65 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureModel S Long Rangei7 M70 xDrive G70Gap
0–100 km/h3.86 s3.65 s0.21 s · i7 M70 xDrive G70
400 m standing start11.61 s11.83 s0.22 s · Model S Long Range
1,000 m standing start20.77 s21.61 s0.84 s · Model S Long Range
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h250 km/hSame
Power-to-weight ratio3.31 kg/hp4.24 kg/hpbetter ratio · Model S Long Range

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

TeslaBEVModel S Long Range
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWBEVi7 M70 xDrive G70
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
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1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageModel S Long Rangei7 M70 xDrive G70
0–30 km/h1.15 s1.01 s · tight gap
0–50 km/h1.92 s1.68 s
0–80 km/h3.08 s2.73 s
0–100 km/h3.86 s3.65 s
0–120 km/h4.75 s · tight gap4.80 s
0–160 km/h7.38 s8.23 s
0–200 km/h11.09 s13.17 s
400 m standing start11.61 s11.83 s
1,000 m standing start20.77 s21.61 s
Top speed limited250 km/h250 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Tesla

Model S Long Range

3,31kg/hpratio better by 0,94 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power670 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque660 Nm
Weight2 215 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
BMW

i7 M70 xDrive G70

4,24kg/hpcompensated by −580 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power659 hpPending
Torque1015 Nm
Weight2 795 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed reduction gear

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the i7 M70 xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.65 s versus 3.86 s for the Model S Long Range. At this point, the i7 M70 xDrive leads by 0.21 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the i7 M70 xDrive is doing 155 km/h against 164 km/h for the Model S Long Range. The gap is 0.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Long Range crosses the line in 11.60 s versus 11.83 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Model S Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 231 km/h versus 214 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.76 s versus 21.61 s, with a 0.84 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model S Long Range and the i7 M70 xDrive are governed to 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (3.31 kg/hp vs 4.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.51 seconds. The 0.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, i7 M70 xDrive G70 wins (3,65 s vs 3,86 s).

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. i7 M70 xDrive G70: 659 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp.

Model S Long Range: 250 km/h. i7 M70 xDrive G70: 250 km/h.