Over 0–100 km/h, S8 wins (3,83 s vs 5,48 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.
| S8 | Megane 4 RS Trophy-R | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s−1,65 s | 5,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,81 s−1,67 s | 13,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,27 s−2,88 s | 24,15 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 260 km/h−10 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,89 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,35 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 | S8 | Megane 4 RS Trophy-R |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 1,47 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,66 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,88 s | 4,04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s | 5,48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,97 s | 6,86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,99 s | 11,09 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,24 s | 17,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,81 s | 13,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,27 s | 24,15 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 260 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 571 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 306 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed |
Off the line, the S8 hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 5.48 s for the Megane 4 RS Trophy-R. At this point, the S8 leads by 1.65 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S8 is doing 157 km/h against 140 km/h for the Megane 4 RS Trophy-R. The gap is 1.21 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S8 crosses the line in 11.81 s versus 13.48 s. The 1.67 s gap represents roughly 79 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S8 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 222 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S8 finishes in 21.26 s versus 24.14 s, with a 2.88 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 260 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The S8 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Megane 4 RS Trophy-R’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S8 is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Megane 4 RS Trophy-R at 260 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.89 kg/hp vs 4.35 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.95 seconds. The 1.65 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S8 wins (3,83 s vs 5,48 s).
S8 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S8: 571 hp, ratio 3,89 kg/hp. Megane 4 RS Trophy-R: 300 hp, ratio 4,35 kg/hp.
S8: 250 km/h. Megane 4 RS Trophy-R: 260 km/h.