Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range wins (3,29 s vs 3,65 s).
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 GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.29 s | 3.65 s | 0.35 s · Model S Long Range |
| 400 m standing start | 11.12 s | 11.75 s | 0.63 s · Model S Long Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.17 s | 21.32 s | 1.15 s · Model S Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.09 kg/hp | 3.90 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 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.94 s · tight gap | 1.00 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.56 s · tight gap | 1.67 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.51 s | 2.71 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.29 s | 3.65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.25 s | 4.83 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.77 s | 8.01 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.23 s | 12.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.12 s | 11.75 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.17 s | 21.32 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 | 908 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 069 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 590 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 850 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 303 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 3.29 s versus 3.65 s for the Taycan GTS. At this point, the Model S Long Range leads by 0.36 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Long Range is doing 167 km/h against 156 km/h for the Taycan GTS. The gap is 0.36 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Long Range crosses the line in 11.11 s versus 11.75 s. The 0.63 s gap represents roughly 34 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 236 km/h versus 219 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.17 s versus 21.32 s, with a 1.15 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 GTS 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 (3.09 kg/hp vs 3.90 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.53 seconds. The 0.36 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 (3,29 s vs 3,65 s).
Model S Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,09 kg/hp. Taycan GTS: 590 hp, ratio 3,90 kg/hp.
Model S Long Range: 250 km/h. Taycan GTS: 250 km/h.