Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 6,71 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Model 3 Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.71 s | 5.72 s | 0.99 s · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.93 s | 14.16 s | 0.77 s · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.10 s | 26.28 s | 0.82 s · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 224 km/h | 4 km/h · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.70 kg/hp | 6.71 kg/hp | better ratio · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.82 s | 1.51 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 2.52 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.96 s | 4.19 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.71 s | 5.72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.99 s | 7.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.83 s | 14.66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.71 s | 29.94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.93 s | 14.16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.10 s | 26.28 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 224 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 | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter 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 6.71 s for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The instant torque of 446 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range RWD leads by 0.99 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 127 km/h for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The gap is 0.65 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 14.92 s. The 0.77 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD finishes in 26.28 s versus 27.09 s, with a 0.81 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (220 vs 224 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Explorer EcoBoost 300 is capped at 220 km/h, the Model 3 Long Range RWD at 225 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.35 seconds. The 0.99 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 6,71 s).
Explorer EcoBoost 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp.
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 224 km/h.