Sur 0–100 km/h, S e-tron GT gagne (3,35 s vs 3,83 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 | S8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,35 s−0,48 s | 3,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,51 s−0,30 s | 11,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,11 s−0,16 s | 21,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 250 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,47 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,89 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 | S8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,90 s | 1,07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,48 s | 2,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,35 s | 3,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,46 s | 4,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,66 s | 7,99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,25 s | 12,24 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 11,51 s | 11,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,11 s | 21,27 s |
| Top speed limited | 245 km/h | 250 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 | 571 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the S e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.36 s versus 3.83 s for the S8. The instant torque of 640 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the S e-tron GT leads by 0.48 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S e-tron GT is doing 158 km/h against 157 km/h for the S8. The gap is 0.33 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 11.81 s. The 0.31 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The S e-tron GT maxes out at 245 km/h while the S8 keeps accelerating towards 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.26 s.
At 1,000 metres, the S e-tron GT finishes in 21.11 s versus 21.26 s, with just 0.16 s to spare. The S8 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S e-tron GT is capped at 245 km/h, the S8 at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.62 seconds. The 0.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, S e-tron GT gagne (3,35 s vs 3,83 s).
S e-tron GT passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,35 secondes (simulation calibrée).
S e-tron GT : 670 hp, ratio 3,47 kg/hp. S8 : 571 hp, ratio 3,89 kg/hp.
S e-tron GT : 245 km/h. S8 : 250 km/h.