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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Tesla Model 3 Performance gets there in 11.79 s — 2.37 s ahead of the BMW 330i E90 272 PS.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | BMW 330i E90 272 PS | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.65 s | 3.30 s |
| 0–100 mph | 14.05 s | 8.59 s |
| 60 ft | 2.33 s | 1.76 s |
| 1/8 mile | 9.20 s | 7.52 s |
| 1/4 mile | 14.16 s | 11.79 s |
| Trap speed | 100.4 mph | 116.0 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 7/7 for the BMW 330i E90 272 PS, 8/10 for the Tesla Model 3 Performance — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | BMW 330i E90 272 PS | Tesla Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2006 | 2024 |
| Power | 268 bhp | 460 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,480 kg | 1,844 kg |
| Power to weight | 181 bhp/t | 249 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Rear drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine | Naturally aspirated | Electric |