Over 0–100 km/h, S e-tron GT wins (3,35 s vs 4,14 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.
| S e-tron GT | e-tron GT quattro | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,35 s−0,78 s | 4,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,51 s−0,85 s | 12,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,11 s−1,35 s | 22,46 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,47 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,95 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 | S e-tron GT | e-tron GT quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,90 s | 1,13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,48 s | 3,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,35 s | 4,14 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,46 s | 5,47 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,66 s | 9,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,25 s | 14,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,51 s | 12,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,11 s | 22,46 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 245 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 670 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 325 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 577 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the S e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.36 s versus 4.14 s for the e-tron GT quattro. At this point, the S e-tron GT leads by 0.78 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S e-tron GT is doing 158 km/h against 149 km/h for the e-tron GT quattro. The gap is 0.63 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S e-tron GT crosses the line in 11.50 s versus 12.36 s. The 0.86 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S e-tron GT continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 219 km/h versus 208 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S e-tron GT finishes in 21.11 s versus 22.46 s, with a 1.35 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the S e-tron GT and the e-tron GT quattro are governed to 245 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 (3.47 kg/hp vs 3.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.28 seconds. The 0.78 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, S e-tron GT wins (3,35 s vs 4,14 s).
S e-tron GT goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S e-tron GT: 670 hp, ratio 3,47 kg/hp. e-tron GT quattro: 577 hp, ratio 3,95 kg/hp.
S e-tron GT: 245 km/h. e-tron GT quattro: 245 km/h.