Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance gagne (3,04 s vs 5,30 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 | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,04 s−2,26 s | 5,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,13 s−2,44 s | 13,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,49 s−4,09 s | 24,58 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+11 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,62 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,89 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 | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,82 s | 1,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,37 s | 2,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,26 s | 3,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,04 s | 5,30 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,03 s | 7,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,97 s | 12,19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,20 s | 19,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,13 s | 13,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,49 s | 24,58 s |
| Top speed limited | 261 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 769 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 844 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 381 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 245 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.04 s versus 5.31 s for the E 400 e 4MATIC. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 2.26 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 162 km/h against 135 km/h for the E 400 e 4MATIC. The gap is 1.69 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Performance crosses the line in 11.12 s versus 13.57 s. The 2.44 s gap represents roughly 109 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 224 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Performance finishes in 20.48 s versus 24.58 s, with a 4.09 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (261 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Performance is capped at 261 km/h, the E 400 e 4MATIC at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 (3.62 kg/hp vs 5.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.31 seconds. The 2.26 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 (3,04 s vs 5,30 s).
Model 3 Performance passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,04 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model 3 Performance : 510 hp, ratio 3,62 kg/hp. E 400 e 4MATIC W214 : 381 hp, ratio 5,89 kg/hp.
Model 3 Performance : 261 km/h. E 400 e 4MATIC W214 : 250 km/h.