Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S J1.1 wins (3,93 s vs 7,54 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.93 s
| Measure | Taycan 4S J1.1 | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.93 s | 7.54 s | 3.61 s · Taycan 4S J1.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.07 s | 15.62 s | 3.55 s · Taycan 4S J1.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.83 s | 29.17 s | 7.34 s · Taycan 4S J1.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 160 km/h | 90 km/h · Taycan 4S J1.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.14 kg/hp | 7.80 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan 4S J1.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan 4S J1.1 | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.07 s | 2.13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.79 s | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.92 s | 5.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.93 s | 7.54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.20 s | 9.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.59 s | 17.64 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.40 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12.07 s | 15.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.83 s | 29.17 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 160 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 | 523 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 164 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Taycan 4S hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 7.54 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. At this point, the Taycan 4S leads by 3.61 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan 4S is doing 153 km/h against 124 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. The gap is 2.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan 4S crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 15.61 s. The 3.55 s gap represents roughly 141 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan 4S finishes in 21.83 s versus 29.16 s, with a 7.33 s lead.
The Taycan 4S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Megane E-Tech Electric 217’s FWD. 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 4S is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 at 160 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 (4.14 kg/hp vs 7.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.36 seconds. The 3.61 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S J1.1 wins (3,93 s vs 7,54 s).
Taycan 4S J1.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,93 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan 4S J1.1: 523 hp, ratio 4,14 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 218 hp, ratio 7,80 kg/hp.
Taycan 4S J1.1: 250 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 160 km/h.