Over 0–100 km/h, Model S P85D wins (3,33 s vs 5,32 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 P85D | 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.33 s | 5.32 s | 1.99 s · Model S P85D |
| 400 m standing start | 11.18 s | 13.54 s | 2.36 s · Model S P85D |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.31 s | 24.73 s | 4.42 s · Model S P85D |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.24 kg/hp | 6.13 kg/hp | better ratio · Model S P85D |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model S P85D | 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.98 s | 1.17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.64 s | 1.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.62 s | 3.63 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.33 s | 5.32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.21 s | 7.19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.80 s | 12.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.49 s | 20.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.18 s | 13.54 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.31 s | 24.73 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 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 | 326 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Model S P85D hits 100 km/h in 3.33 s versus 5.32 s for the 740Le xDrive iPerformance. At this point, the Model S P85D leads by 1.99 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S P85D is doing 167 km/h against 134 km/h for the 740Le xDrive iPerformance. The gap is 1.44 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 13.54 s. The 2.36 s gap represents roughly 105 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 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S P85D finishes in 20.31 s versus 24.72 s, with a 4.41 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.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model S P85D and the 740Le xDrive iPerformance 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.24 kg/hp vs 6.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.34 seconds. The 1.99 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model S P85D wins (3,33 s vs 5,32 s).
Model S P85D goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S P85D: 691 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp. 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 6,13 kg/hp.
Model S P85D: 250 km/h. 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 250 km/h.