Over 0–100 km/h, Model S 85 wins (5,75 s vs 6,88 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 S 85 | Prius PHEV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s−1,13 s | 6,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s−1,16 s | 15,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s−2,30 s | 27,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 201 km/h | 262 km/h−61 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,82 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,91 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 S 85 | Prius PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 1,67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,78 s | 2,68 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,46 s | 4,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s | 6,88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,39 s | 9,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,43 s | 17,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,22 s | 28,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s | 15,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s | 27,47 s |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 262 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 362 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 599 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 108 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 223 hp | Inline-4 M20A-FXS (2nd gen Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
Off the line, the Model S 85 hits 100 km/h in 5.75 s versus 6.88 s for the Prius PHEV. At this point, the Model S 85 leads by 1.13 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S 85 is doing 137 km/h against 121 km/h for the Prius PHEV. The gap is 0.59 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S 85 crosses the line in 13.94 s versus 15.09 s. The 1.16 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S 85 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S 85 finishes in 25.17 s versus 27.46 s, with a 2.30 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (262 km/h), the Prius PHEV never recovers its launch deficit.
The Prius PHEV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Model S 85’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 201 km/h, the Model S 85 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 (5.82 kg/hp vs 6.91 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.22 seconds. The 1.13 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 S 85 wins (5,75 s vs 6,88 s).
Model S 85 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S 85: 362 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp. Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp.
Model S 85: 201 km/h. Prius PHEV: 262 km/h.