Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,04 s vs 4,17 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.04 s
| Measure | Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series | Model 3 Performance | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.17 s | 3.04 s | 1.13 s · Model 3 Performance |
| 400 m standing start | 12.05 s | 11.13 s | 0.92 s · Model 3 Performance |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.38 s | 20.49 s | 0.89 s · Model 3 Performance |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 260 km/h | 261 km/h | 1 km/h · Model 3 Performance |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.50 kg/hp | 3.62 kg/hp | better ratio · Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.22 s | 0.82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.04 s | 1.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.32 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.17 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.35 s | 4.03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.23 s | 6.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.08 s | 11.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.05 s | 11.13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.38 s | 20.49 s |
| Top speed | 260 km/h | 261 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 | 585 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 050 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 769 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 844 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.04 s versus 4.17 s for the Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series. The instant torque of 769 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 1.13 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 162 km/h against 158 km/h for the Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series. The gap is 0.88 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Performance crosses the line in 11.12 s versus 12.05 s. The 0.92 s gap represents roughly 50 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 224 km/h versus 224 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Performance finishes in 20.48 s versus 21.37 s, with a 0.89 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (260 vs 261 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series and the Model 3 Performance are governed to 260 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
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 5.94 seconds. The 1.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,04 s vs 4,17 s).
Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,17 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series: 585 hp, ratio 3,50 kg/hp. Model 3 Performance: 510 hp, ratio 3,62 kg/hp.
Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series: 260 km/h. Model 3 Performance: 261 km/h.