Over 0–100 km/h, 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 and Model 3 RWD are neck and neck (5,98 s vs 6,00 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | Model 3 RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.98 s | 6.00 s | 0.02 s · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 14.23 s | 0.04 s · Model 3 RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.41 s | 25.66 s | 0.75 s · Model 3 RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 201 km/h | 29 km/h · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.23 kg/hp | 6.21 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 1.65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.11 s | 2.76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.09 s | 4.49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.98 s · tight gap | 6.00 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.25 s | 7.92 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.16 s | 13.46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.87 s | 22.08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 14.23 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.41 s | 25.66 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 201 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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 282 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 461 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 752 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 hits 100 km/h in 5.98 s versus 6.00 s for the Model 3 RWD. The 0.02 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is doing 127 km/h against 133 km/h for the Model 3 RWD. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 RWD crosses the line in 14.23 s versus 14.27 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 RWD finishes in 25.66 s versus 26.41 s, with a 0.75 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (230 km/h), the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 201 km/h, the Model 3 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 6.21 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 0.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 and Model 3 RWD are neck and neck (5,98 s vs 6,00 s, no significant gap).
7 E-Tense 4x4 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp. Model 3 RWD: 282 hp, ratio 6,21 kg/hp.
7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h. Model 3 RWD: 201 km/h.