Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,29 s vs 7,41 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.
| Model 3 Performance | Atto 3 Extended Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,29 s−4,12 s | 7,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,49 s−4,08 s | 15,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,21 s−7,99 s | 29,20 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+101 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,03 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,58 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 | Model 3 Performance | Atto 3 Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,89 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,49 s | 3,27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,44 s | 5,43 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,29 s | 7,41 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,37 s | 10,03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,66 s | 19,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,53 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 11,49 s | 15,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,21 s | 29,20 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 160 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 456 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 698 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 836 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 750 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.29 s versus 7.41 s for the Atto 3 Extended Range. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 4.12 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 157 km/h against 121 km/h for the Atto 3 Extended Range. The gap is 2.86 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Performance crosses the line in 11.49 s versus 15.57 s. The 4.08 s gap represents roughly 157 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Performance finishes in 21.21 s versus 29.19 s, with a 7.99 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Performance is capped at 261 km/h, the Atto 3 Extended Range at 160 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 (4.03 kg/hp vs 8.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.71 seconds. The 4.12 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,29 s vs 7,41 s).
Model 3 Performance goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model 3 Performance: 456 hp, ratio 4,03 kg/hp. Atto 3 Extended Range: 204 hp, ratio 8,58 kg/hp.
Model 3 Performance: 261 km/h. Atto 3 Extended Range: 160 km/h.