Over 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT wins (3,34 s vs 3,86 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 S Long Range | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 3.86 s | 0.52 s · RS e-tron GT |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 11.61 s | 0.44 s · RS e-tron GT |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.27 s | 20.77 s | 0.50 s · RS e-tron GT |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.25 kg/hp | 3.31 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 S Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.98 s | 1.15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.64 s | 1.92 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.63 s | 3.08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 3.86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.24 s | 4.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.79 s | 7.38 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.40 s | 11.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 11.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.27 s | 20.77 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 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 3.34 s versus 3.86 s for the Model S Long Range. At this point, the RS e-tron GT leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RS e-tron GT is doing 167 km/h against 164 km/h for the Model S Long Range. The gap is 0.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS e-tron GT crosses the line in 11.17 s versus 11.60 s. The 0.44 s gap represents roughly 25 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 233 km/h versus 231 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS e-tron GT finishes in 20.27 s versus 20.76 s, with a 0.50 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the RS e-tron GT and the Model S Long Range are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.25 kg/hp vs 3.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.30 seconds. The 0.52 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, RS e-tron GT wins (3,34 s vs 3,86 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 S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,31 kg/hp.
RS e-tron GT: 250 km/h. Model S Long Range: 250 km/h.