Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range wins (3,21 s vs 3,86 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 Long Range | Model S Long Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,86 s | 3,21 s+0,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,61 s | 11,02 s+0,59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,77 s | 20,06 s+0,71 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,31 kg/hp | 3,09 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 Long Range | Model S Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,15 s | 0,94 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,92 s | 1,56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,08 s | 2,51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,86 s | 3,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,75 s | 4,11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,38 s | 6,58 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,09 s | 10,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,61 s | 11,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,77 s | 20,06 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 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 | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 908 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 069 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model S Long Range hits 100 km/h in 3.22 s versus 3.86 s for the Model S Long Range. At this point, the Model S Long Range leads by 0.65 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Long Range is doing 169 km/h against 164 km/h for the Model S Long Range. The gap is 0.49 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Long Range crosses the line in 11.02 s versus 11.60 s. The 0.59 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 237 km/h versus 231 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.05 s versus 20.76 s, with a 0.71 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 Model S Long Range 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 3.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.30 seconds. The 0.65 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 wins (3,21 s vs 3,86 s).
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. Model S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,09 kg/hp.
Model S Long Range: 250 km/h. Model S Long Range: 250 km/h.