Over 0–100 km/h, S e-tron GT wins (3,35 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 | S e-tron GT | Model S Long Range | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.35 s | 3.86 s | 0.50 s · S e-tron GT |
| 400 m standing start | 11.51 s | 11.61 s | 0.10 s · S e-tron GT |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.11 s | 20.77 s | 0.34 s · Model S Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 250 km/h | 5 km/h · Model S Long Range |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.47 kg/hp | 3.31 kg/hp | better ratio · Model S Long Range |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S e-tron GT | Model S Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.90 s | 1.15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.50 s | 1.92 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.48 s | 3.08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.35 s | 3.86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.46 s | 4.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.66 s | 7.38 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.25 s | 11.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.51 s · tight gap | 11.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.11 s | 20.77 s |
| Top speed limited | 245 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 | 670 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 325 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 S e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.36 s versus 3.86 s for the Model S Long Range. At this point, the S e-tron GT leads by 0.50 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S e-tron GT is doing 158 km/h against 164 km/h for the Model S Long Range. The gap is 0.29 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 11.60 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The S e-tron GT maxes out at 245 km/h while the Model S Long Range keeps accelerating towards 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.08 s.
Around 507 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Model S Long Range overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 5 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.76 s versus 21.11 s. The 0.34 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S e-tron GT is capped at 245 km/h, the Model S Long Range at 249 (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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.47 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 0.50 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 3,86 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. Model S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,31 kg/hp.
S e-tron GT: 245 km/h. Model S Long Range: 250 km/h.