Sur 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT gagne (3,33 s vs 3,36 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| RS e-tron GT | Model 3 Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,33 s−0,03 s | 3,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,32 s−0,26 s | 11,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,60 s−0,76 s | 21,36 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 261 km/h−11 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,57 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,08 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | RS e-tron GT | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,95 s | 0,89 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,59 s | 1,49 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,55 s | 2,47 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,36 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,32 s | 4,49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,15 s | 7,86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,16 s | 12,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,32 s | 11,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,60 s | 21,36 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 261 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 671 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 450 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 713 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 836 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the RS e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.33 s versus 3.36 s for the Model 3 Performance. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the RS e-tron GT is doing 163 km/h against 156 km/h for the Model 3 Performance. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS e-tron GT crosses the line in 11.31 s versus 11.57 s. The 0.26 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the RS e-tron GT continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 227 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS e-tron GT finishes in 20.60 s versus 21.35 s, with a 0.75 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 261 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the RS e-tron GT is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 (3.57 kg/hp vs 4.08 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.18 seconds. The 0.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT gagne (3,33 s vs 3,36 s).
RS e-tron GT passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,33 secondes (simulation calibrée).
RS e-tron GT : 671 hp, ratio 3,57 kg/hp. Model 3 Performance : 450 hp, ratio 4,08 kg/hp.
RS e-tron GT : 250 km/h. Model 3 Performance : 261 km/h.