Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,29 s vs 5,98 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 Performance | DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,29 s−2,69 s | 5,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,49 s−2,78 s | 14,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,21 s−5,20 s | 26,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+31 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,03 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,23 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 Performance | DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,89 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,49 s | 2,11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,44 s | 4,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,29 s | 5,98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,37 s | 8,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,66 s | 15,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,53 s | 28,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,49 s | 14,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,21 s | 26,41 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 230 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 456 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 698 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 836 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.29 s versus 5.98 s for the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 2.69 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 157 km/h against 127 km/h for the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. The gap is 1.81 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Performance crosses the line in 11.49 s versus 14.27 s. The 2.78 s gap represents roughly 115 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Performance finishes in 21.21 s versus 26.41 s, with a 5.20 s lead.
Electronically capped at 261 km/h, the Model 3 Performance 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 (4.03 kg/hp vs 6.23 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.63 seconds. The 2.69 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,29 s vs 5,98 s).
Model 3 Performance goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model 3 Performance: 456 hp, ratio 4,03 kg/hp. DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp.
Model 3 Performance: 261 km/h. DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h.