Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S 85 gagne (5,75 s vs 8,36 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 S 85 | DS9 E-Tense 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s−2,61 s | 8,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s−2,28 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s−3,40 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 201 km/h | 235 km/h−34 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,82 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,51 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 S 85 | DS9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,78 s | 4,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,46 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s | 8,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,39 s | 10,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,43 s | 18,12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,22 s | 31,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 362 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 599 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 108 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Model S 85 hits 100 km/h in 5.75 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the Model S 85 leads by 2.61 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S 85 is doing 137 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 1.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S 85 crosses the line in 13.94 s versus 16.22 s. The 2.28 s gap represents roughly 92 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S 85 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S 85 finishes in 25.17 s versus 28.57 s, with a 3.40 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (235 km/h), the DS9 E-Tense 250 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 201 km/h, the Model S 85 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 (5.82 kg/hp vs 7.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 2.61 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S 85 gagne (5,75 s vs 8,36 s).
Model S 85 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,75 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model S 85 : 362 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp. DS9 E-Tense 250 : 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
Model S 85 : 201 km/h. DS9 E-Tense 250 : 235 km/h.