Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S P85D gagne (3,33 s vs 3,92 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 | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,33 s−0,59 s | 3,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,18 s−0,83 s | 12,01 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,31 s−1,66 s | 21,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+25 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,07 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 | i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,98 s | 1,13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,64 s | 1,89 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,62 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,21 s | 5,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,80 s | 8,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,49 s | 13,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,18 s | 12,01 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,31 s | 21,97 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 225 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 | 544 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 795 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Model S P85D hits 100 km/h in 3.33 s versus 3.92 s for the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive. At this point, the Model S P85D leads by 0.59 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S P85D is doing 167 km/h against 155 km/h for the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive. The gap is 0.54 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S P85D crosses the line in 11.17 s versus 12.01 s. The 0.83 s gap represents roughly 44 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 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S P85D finishes in 20.31 s versus 21.97 s, with a 1.66 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 i4 M50 xDrive at 225 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 (3.24 kg/hp vs 4.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.72 seconds. The 0.59 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S P85D gagne (3,33 s vs 3,92 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. i4 M50 xDrive G26 : 544 hp, ratio 4,07 kg/hp.
Model S P85D : 250 km/h. i4 M50 xDrive G26 : 225 km/h.