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Audi S e-tron GT vs Tesla Model S Long Range: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

grand tourer · 2025 vs 2021 · Methodology
AudiBEV

S e-tron GT

670 hp · 640 Nm · 2,325 kg · 2025

VS
TeslaBEV

Model S Long Range

670 hp · 908 Nm · 2,069 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

AAudi S e-tron GT

3.35 s

Gap0.06 sNot a significant gap
BTesla Model S Long Range

3.29 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureS e-tron GTModel S Long RangeGap
0–100 km/h3.35 s3.29 s0.06 s · Model S Long Range
400 m standing start11.51 s11.12 s0.39 s · Model S Long Range
1,000 m standing start21.11 s20.17 s0.94 s · Model S Long Range
Top speed (electronically limited)245 km/h250 km/h5 km/h · Model S Long Range
Power-to-weight ratio3.47 kg/hp3.09 kg/hpbetter ratio · Model S Long Range

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

AudiBEVS e-tron GT
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
TeslaBEVModel S Long Range
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageS e-tron GTModel S Long Range
0–30 km/h0.90 s · tight gap0.94 s
0–50 km/h1.50 s · tight gap1.56 s
0–80 km/h2.48 s · tight gap2.51 s
0–100 km/h3.35 s3.29 s · tight gap
0–120 km/h4.46 s4.25 s
0–160 km/h7.66 s6.77 s
0–200 km/h12.25 s10.23 s
400 m standing start11.51 s11.12 s
1,000 m standing start21.11 s20.17 s
Top speed limited245 km/h250 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Audi

S e-tron GT

3,47kg/hpcompensated by −256 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power670 hpPending
Torque640 Nm
Weight2 325 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
Tesla

Model S Long Range

3,09kg/hpratio better by 0,38 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power670 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque908 Nm
Weight2 069 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Model S Long Range hits 100 km/h in 3.29 s versus 3.36 s for the S e-tron GT. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Model S Long Range is doing 167 km/h against 158 km/h for the S e-tron GT. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.

At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Long Range crosses the line in 11.11 s versus 11.50 s. The 0.39 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Model S Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 236 km/h versus 219 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.17 s versus 21.11 s, with a 0.94 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

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 3.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.14 seconds. The 0.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of S e-tron GT
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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, S e-tron GT and Model S Long Range are neck and neck (3,29 s vs 3,35 s, no significant gap).

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 3,09 kg/hp.

S e-tron GT: 245 km/h. Model S Long Range: 250 km/h.