Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD wins (4,33 s vs 5,13 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 | Taycan | Model 3 Long Range AWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 4.33 s | 0.80 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 13.03 s | 12.67 s | 0.36 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.91 s | 23.21 s | 0.30 s · Taycan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 233 km/h | 3 km/h · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.15 kg/hp | 5.12 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.53 s | 1.17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.55 s | 1.95 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.09 s | 3.20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 4.33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.30 s | 5.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.95 s · tight gap | 10.09 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.43 s | 16.69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.03 s | 12.67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.91 s | 23.21 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 233 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 | 402 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 071 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 611 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 844 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 4.33 s versus 5.13 s for the Taycan. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range AWD leads by 0.80 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is doing 145 km/h against 148 km/h for the Taycan. The gap is 0.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Long Range AWD crosses the line in 12.66 s versus 13.02 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 230 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 230 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Taycan finishes in 22.91 s versus 23.21 s. The 0.30 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The Model 3 Long Range AWD features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Taycan’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Taycan is capped at 230 km/h, the Model 3 Long Range AWD at 233 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.15 kg/hp vs 5.12 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 0.80 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 Long Range AWD wins (4,33 s vs 5,13 s).
Taycan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan: 402 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 360 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
Taycan: 230 km/h. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h.