Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,04 s vs 4,14 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 | e-tron GT quattro | Model 3 Performance | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.14 s | 3.04 s | 1.10 s · Model 3 Performance |
| 400 m standing start | 12.36 s | 11.13 s | 1.23 s · Model 3 Performance |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.46 s | 20.49 s | 1.97 s · Model 3 Performance |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 261 km/h | 16 km/h · Model 3 Performance |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.95 kg/hp | 3.62 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 Performance |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | e-tron GT quattro | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.13 s | 0.82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.88 s | 1.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.08 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.14 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.47 s | 4.03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.25 s | 6.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.74 s | 11.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.36 s | 11.13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.46 s | 20.49 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 261 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 | 577 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 769 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 844 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.04 s versus 4.14 s for the e-tron GT quattro. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 1.10 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 162 km/h against 149 km/h for the e-tron GT quattro. The gap is 0.91 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Performance crosses the line in 11.12 s versus 12.36 s. The 1.24 s gap represents roughly 62 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 208 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Performance finishes in 20.48 s versus 22.46 s, with a 1.97 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the e-tron GT quattro is capped at 245 km/h, the Model 3 Performance at 261 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 (3.95 kg/hp vs 3.62 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.28 seconds. The 1.10 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 3 Performance wins (3,04 s vs 4,14 s).
e-tron GT quattro goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,14 seconds (calibrated simulation).
e-tron GT quattro: 577 hp, ratio 3,95 kg/hp. Model 3 Performance: 510 hp, ratio 3,62 kg/hp.
e-tron GT quattro: 245 km/h. Model 3 Performance: 261 km/h.