Model 3 Performance vs M550I Xdrive
Tesla · BMW
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Model 3 Performance beats the M550I Xdrive decisively, finishing 0.69 seconds ahead. Off the line, the Model 3 Performance is the quicker car (0–100 in 3.1s vs 3.6s) and that early lead carries to the line.
Spec head-to-head
Simulated race times
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Model 3 Performance is $53,240 vs $78,000 for the M550I Xdrive — a $24,760 gap. Power: M550I Xdrive makes 73 hp more (450 vs 523). 0–100 km/h: Model 3 Performance is 0.50s quicker (3.1s vs 3.6s). Top speed: Model 3 Performance runs to 261 km/h, 11 km/h higher than M550I Xdrive. Drivetrain: Model 3 Performance is electric; M550I Xdrive runs on petrol.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Model 3 Performance or the M550I Xdrive?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Model 3 Performance is faster, beating the M550I Xdrive by 0.69 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Model 3 Performance vs the M550I Xdrive?
The Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds, while the M550I Xdrive does it in 3.6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Model 3 Performance produces 450 hp; the M550I Xdrive produces 523 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Model 3 Performance tops out at 261 km/h, and the M550I Xdrive reaches 250 km/h.
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