Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 8,62 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 RWD | Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,72 s−2,90 s | 8,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,16 s−2,32 s | 16,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,28 s−4,03 s | 30,31 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 224 km/h+64 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,71 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,57 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 RWD | Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,51 s | 2,25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,52 s | 3,76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,19 s | 6,28 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,72 s | 8,62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,74 s | 11,71 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,66 s | 22,41 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,94 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14,16 s | 16,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,28 s | 30,31 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 160 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 446 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 201 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 125 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Model 3 Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.72 s versus 8.62 s for the Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range RWD leads by 2.90 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 115 km/h for the Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW. The gap is 1.71 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.16 s versus 16.48 s. The 2.32 s gap represents roughly 88 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD finishes in 26.28 s versus 30.31 s, with a 4.03 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Long Range RWD is capped at 225 km/h, the Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW 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 (6.71 kg/hp vs 10.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.70 seconds. The 2.90 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 8,62 s).
Model 3 Long Range RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,72 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model 3 Long Range RWD: 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp. Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW: 201 hp, ratio 10,57 kg/hp.
Model 3 Long Range RWD: 224 km/h. Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW: 160 km/h.