Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range and Taycan 4S are neck and neck (3,86 s vs 3,93 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Model S Long Range | Taycan 4S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.86 s | 3.93 s | 0.07 s · Model S Long Range |
| 400 m standing start | 11.61 s | 12.07 s | 0.46 s · Model S Long Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.77 s | 21.83 s | 1.06 s · Model S Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.31 kg/hp | 4.14 kg/hp | better ratio · Model S Long Range |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model S Long Range | Taycan 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.15 s | 1.07 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.92 s | 1.79 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.08 s | 2.92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.86 s · tight gap | 3.93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.75 s | 5.20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.38 s | 8.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11.09 s | 13.40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.61 s | 12.07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.77 s | 21.83 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 523 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 164 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
Off the line, the Model S Long Range hits 100 km/h in 3.86 s versus 3.93 s for the Taycan 4S. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Model S Long Range is doing 164 km/h against 153 km/h for the Taycan 4S. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Long Range crosses the line in 11.60 s versus 12.06 s. The 0.46 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Model S Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 231 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.76 s versus 21.83 s, with a 1.06 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model S Long Range and the Taycan 4S are governed to 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.31 kg/hp vs 4.14 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.95 seconds. The 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range and Taycan 4S are neck and neck (3,86 s vs 3,93 s, no significant gap).
Model S Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,31 kg/hp. Taycan 4S: 523 hp, ratio 4,14 kg/hp.
Model S Long Range: 250 km/h. Taycan 4S: 250 km/h.