Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S P85D gagne (3,33 s vs 7,61 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 P85D | 220d F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,33 s−4,28 s | 7,61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,18 s−4,49 s | 15,67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,31 s−7,91 s | 28,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+15 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,92 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 P85D | 220d F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,98 s | 2,11 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,64 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,62 s | 5,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,33 s | 7,61 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,21 s | 10,30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,80 s | 18,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,49 s | 33,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,18 s | 15,67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,31 s | 28,22 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 691 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 931 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 239 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 505 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Model S P85D hits 100 km/h in 3.33 s versus 7.61 s for the Bmw 220d. The instant torque of 931 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model S P85D leads by 4.28 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S P85D is doing 167 km/h against 120 km/h for the Bmw 220d. The gap is 3.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S P85D crosses the line in 11.17 s versus 15.67 s. The 4.50 s gap represents roughly 172 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S P85D continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 232 km/h versus 168 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S P85D finishes in 20.31 s versus 28.21 s, with a 7.90 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S P85D is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 220d at 235 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.91 seconds. The 4.28 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S P85D gagne (3,33 s vs 7,61 s).
Model S P85D passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,33 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model S P85D : 691 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp. 220d F44 : 190 hp, ratio 7,92 kg/hp.
Model S P85D : 250 km/h. 220d F44 : 235 km/h.