Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) wins (3,95 s vs 8,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
8.36 s
| Measure | Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | 9 E-Tense 250 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.95 s | 8.36 s | 4.41 s · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 16.22 s | 4.20 s · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.63 s | 28.57 s | 6.94 s · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 235 km/h | 15 km/h · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.99 kg/hp | 7.51 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | 9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s | 2.40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 4.01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.99 s | 6.47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.95 s | 8.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.16 s | 10.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.39 s | 18.12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.93 s | 31.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 16.22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.63 s | 28.57 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 235 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 | 563 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 244 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| 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 Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) hits 100 km/h in 3.95 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) leads by 4.41 s and sits roughly 31 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) is doing 155 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 3.08 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 16.22 s. The 4.20 s gap represents roughly 164 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) finishes in 21.62 s versus 28.57 s, with a 6.94 s lead.
Electronically capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) 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 (3.99 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 4.41 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) wins (3,95 s vs 8,36 s).
Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,95 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 563 hp, ratio 3,99 kg/hp. 9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 250 km/h. 9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.