Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 5,98 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.
| DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,98 s | 5,72 s+0,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,27 s | 14,16 s+0,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,41 s | 26,28 s+0,13 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+6 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,23 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,71 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 | DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,51 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,11 s | 2,52 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,09 s | 4,19 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,98 s | 5,72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,25 s | 7,74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,16 s | 14,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28,87 s | 29,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,27 s | 14,16 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,41 s | 26,28 stight gap |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 224 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 446 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.72 s versus 5.98 s for the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. Despite the faster sprint time, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is doing 127 km/h against 131 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range RWD. The gap is 0.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.16 s versus 14.27 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD finishes in 26.28 s versus 26.41 s, with a 0.13 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 224 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the Model 3 Long Range RWD never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.23 kg/hp vs 6.71 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.63 seconds. The 0.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 5,98 s).
DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp.
DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 224 km/h.