Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD gagne (4,44 s vs 8,36 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Model 3 Long Range AWD | DS9 E-Tense 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s−3,92 s | 8,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,80 s−3,42 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s−5,08 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 233 km/h | 235 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,34 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,51 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Model 3 Long Range AWD | DS9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,18 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,97 s | 4,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,26 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,44 s | 8,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,93 s | 10,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,48 s | 18,12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,45 s | 31,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,80 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 346 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 605 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 847 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| 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 Model 3 Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range AWD leads by 3.92 s and sits roughly 33 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 2.67 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Long Range AWD crosses the line in 12.80 s versus 16.22 s. The 3.42 s gap represents roughly 136 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD finishes in 23.49 s versus 28.57 s, with a 5.08 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (233 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 233 km/h, the Model 3 Long Range AWD 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 (5.34 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 3.92 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD gagne (4,44 s vs 8,36 s).
Model 3 Long Range AWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,44 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model 3 Long Range AWD : 346 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp. DS9 E-Tense 250 : 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
Model 3 Long Range AWD : 233 km/h. DS9 E-Tense 250 : 235 km/h.