Tesla’s top model – the S P100D – is often pitted against gasoline-powered supercars, but from time to time, we see the California-based electric vehicles going head-to-head with cars from Munich. We’ve also seen recently the P90D model being benchmarked on a straight line against the new F90 M5, but today’s comparison involves the lesser versions of the Model S.
The Tesla Model S 75D goes to the drag strip to take on the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid, the Munich’s flagship model.
The Model S 75D boasts a claimed 470 horsepower and runs from 0 to 62 MPH in just 4.4 seconds. However, it’s quite heavy at 4,850 pounds. Meanwhile, the BMW i8 weighs only 3,525 pounds and boasts 357 horsepower. The standard spring is measured at 4.4 seconds.
Both cars are very good and both have impressive performance, luxury and technology. Though both have very clear cut goals that differ from each others’ greatly. The Tesla Model S is clearly the more green one out of two, whereas the BMW i8 aims to wow with its design and carbon-fiber lightweight construction.
Let’s watch the drag race below.
The guy in the i8 doesn’t seem like he knows how to handle a car with verve & speed. The other guy looks more like the racer. That being said, no problem, the i4 is coming soon so 75D should be patient. So is a successor to the i8, all electric with new name tag, and the Roadster 2.0 would be more than welcome to come out play then. Make all the funny videos now but I have no doubt the i division is coming soon with their A game.
If Tesla are clearly more green, why do BMW keep winning sustainability awards?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz67B038gwA
So mercedes e63 amg s is no faster anymor than M5 ;)
Horatiu can you create a new article about this video its top gear south africa drag racing the M5 vs e63s and the M5 won both times, it would be great if you posted it on the bmw blog website here is the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz67B038gwA
So, this will be interesting.
Pounds per Horsepower, the i8 has a slight advantage.
But, the Tesla has a bigger electric motor and more torque…
BMW i8
357 hp / 3525 lb = 9.873 lb / hp
Tesla 75D
470 hp / 4850 lb = 10.31 lb / hp
Its sucha a very informative and useful article for users.
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