Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range wins (3,21 s vs 4,66 s).
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 | i7 xDrive60 G70 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.21 s | 4.66 s | 1.44 s · Model S Long Range |
| 400 m standing start | 11.02 s | 12.86 s | 1.84 s · Model S Long Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.06 s | 23.17 s | 3.11 s · Model S Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 240 km/h | 10 km/h · Model S Long Range |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.09 kg/hp | 4.85 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 | i7 xDrive60 G70 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.94 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.56 s | 2.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.51 s | 3.51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.21 s | 4.66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.11 s | 6.09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.58 s | 10.15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.02 s | 16.03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.02 s | 12.86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.06 s | 23.17 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 240 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 | 908 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 069 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 544 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 745 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 640 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Model S Long Range hits 100 km/h in 3.22 s versus 4.66 s for the i7 xDrive60. At this point, the Model S Long Range leads by 1.44 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Long Range is doing 169 km/h against 145 km/h for the i7 xDrive60. The gap is 1.23 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Long Range crosses the line in 11.02 s versus 12.86 s. The 1.84 s gap represents roughly 89 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 237 km/h versus 203 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.05 s versus 23.17 s, with a 3.12 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Model S Long Range features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the i7 xDrive60’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
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 i7 xDrive60 at 240 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 (3.09 kg/hp vs 4.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.94 seconds. The 1.44 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 wins (3,21 s vs 4,66 s).
Model S Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,21 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,09 kg/hp. i7 xDrive60 G70: 544 hp, ratio 4,85 kg/hp.
Model S Long Range: 250 km/h. i7 xDrive60 G70: 240 km/h.