Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Performance wins (2,53 s vs 3,65 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Model S Performance | i7 M70 xDrive G70 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2.53 s | 3.65 s | 1.12 s · Model S Performance |
| 400 m standing start | 10.32 s | 11.83 s | 1.51 s · Model S Performance |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.02 s | 21.61 s | 2.59 s · Model S Performance |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 250 km/h | 12 km/h · Model S Performance |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.89 kg/hp | 4.24 kg/hp | better ratio · Model S Performance |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model S Performance | i7 M70 xDrive G70 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.71 s | 1.01 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.18 s | 1.68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 1.91 s | 2.73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.53 s | 3.65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.31 s | 4.80 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.58 s | 8.23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8.76 s | 13.17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.32 s | 11.83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.02 s | 21.61 s |
| Top speed limited | 262 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 | 778 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 250 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 659 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 1015 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 795 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed reduction gear |
Off the line, the Model S Performance hits 100 km/h in 2.53 s versus 3.65 s for the i7 M70 xDrive. At this point, the Model S Performance leads by 1.12 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Performance is doing 175 km/h against 155 km/h for the i7 M70 xDrive. The gap is 1.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Performance crosses the line in 10.31 s versus 11.83 s. The 1.52 s gap represents roughly 78 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 244 km/h versus 214 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Performance finishes in 19.02 s versus 21.61 s, with a 2.59 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S Performance is capped at 262 km/h, the i7 M70 xDrive at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (2.89 kg/hp vs 4.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.51 seconds. The 1.12 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 Performance wins (2,53 s vs 3,65 s).
Model S Performance goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,53 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S Performance: 778 hp, ratio 2,89 kg/hp. i7 M70 xDrive G70: 659 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp.
Model S Performance: 262 km/h. i7 M70 xDrive G70: 250 km/h.