Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance gagne (3,29 s vs 5,37 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 | F-PACE P400e | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,29 s−2,08 s | 5,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,49 s−2,11 s | 13,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,21 s−3,39 s | 24,60 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+41 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,03 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,55 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 | F-PACE P400e |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,89 s | 1,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,49 s | 2,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,44 s | 3,92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,29 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,37 s | 7,10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,66 s | 12,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,53 s | 19,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,49 s | 13,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,21 s | 24,60 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 220 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 | 404 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 243 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
Off the line, the Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.29 s versus 5.37 s for the F-PACE P400e. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 2.08 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 157 km/h against 137 km/h for the F-PACE P400e. The gap is 1.55 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 13.60 s. The 2.12 s gap represents roughly 96 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 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Performance finishes in 21.21 s versus 24.60 s, with a 3.39 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Performance is capped at 261 km/h, the F-PACE P400e at 220 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.03 kg/hp vs 5.55 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.18 seconds. The 2.08 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance gagne (3,29 s vs 5,37 s).
Model 3 Performance passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,29 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model 3 Performance : 456 hp, ratio 4,03 kg/hp. F-PACE P400e : 404 hp, ratio 5,55 kg/hp.
Model 3 Performance : 261 km/h. F-PACE P400e : 220 km/h.