Over 0–100 km/h, Model S P100D wins (2,85 s vs 6,08 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 P100D | i4 eDrive35 G26 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2,85 s−3,23 s | 6,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,63 s−3,75 s | 14,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,59 s−6,67 s | 26,26 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+60 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,94 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,99 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 P100D | i4 eDrive35 G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,83 s | 1,69 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,38 s | 2,81 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,22 s | 4,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2,85 s | 6,08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,65 s | 8,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,99 s | 14,28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,28 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 10,63 s | 14,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,59 s | 26,26 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 190 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 762 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 967 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 241 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Model S P100D hits 100 km/h in 2.85 s versus 6.08 s for the Bmw i4 eDrive35. At this point, the Model S P100D leads by 3.23 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S P100D is doing 173 km/h against 131 km/h for the Bmw i4 eDrive35. The gap is 2.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S P100D crosses the line in 10.63 s versus 14.38 s. The 3.75 s gap represents roughly 157 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S P100D continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 240 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S P100D finishes in 19.59 s versus 26.26 s, with a 6.67 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S P100D is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 at 190 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 (2.94 kg/hp vs 6.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.27 seconds. The 3.23 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model S P100D wins (2,85 s vs 6,08 s).
Model S P100D goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,85 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S P100D: 762 hp, ratio 2,94 kg/hp. i4 eDrive35 G26: 286 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp.
Model S P100D: 250 km/h. i4 eDrive35 G26: 190 km/h.