Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,04 s vs 3,34 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | RS e-tron GT | Model 3 Performance | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 3.04 s | 0.30 s · Model 3 Performance |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 11.13 s | 0.04 s · Model 3 Performance |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.27 s | 20.49 s | 0.22 s · RS e-tron GT |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 261 km/h | 11 km/h · Model 3 Performance |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.25 kg/hp | 3.62 kg/hp | better ratio · RS e-tron GT |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | RS e-tron GT | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.98 s | 0.82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.64 s | 1.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.63 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.24 s | 4.03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.79 s | 6.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.40 s | 11.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 11.13 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.27 s | 20.49 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 738 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 395 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 3.34 s for the RS e-tron GT. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 0.30 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 162 km/h against 167 km/h for the RS e-tron GT. The gap is 0.18 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 11.17 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The RS e-tron GT maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the Model 3 Performance keeps accelerating towards 261 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.09 s.
Around 468 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the RS e-tron GT overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 11 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the RS e-tron GT finishes in 20.27 s versus 20.48 s. The 0.22 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
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 (3.25 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 4.78 seconds. The 0.30 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 3,34 s).
RS e-tron GT goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,34 seconds (calibrated simulation).
RS e-tron GT: 738 hp, ratio 3,25 kg/hp. Model 3 Performance: 510 hp, ratio 3,62 kg/hp.
RS e-tron GT: 250 km/h. Model 3 Performance: 261 km/h.