Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range wins (3,29 s vs 5,24 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.29 s
| Measure | Model S Long Range | Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.29 s | 5.24 s | 1.95 s · Model S Long Range |
| 400 m standing start | 11.12 s | 13.08 s | 1.96 s · Model S Long Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.17 s | 22.92 s | 2.75 s · Model S Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 230 km/h | 20 km/h · Model S Long Range |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.09 kg/hp | 4.59 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 with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.94 s | 1.56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.56 s | 2.60 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.51 s | 4.18 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.29 s | 5.24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.25 s | 6.38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.77 s | 9.99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.23 s | 14.30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.12 s | 13.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.17 s | 22.92 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 230 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 | 469 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 357 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 151 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 5.24 s for the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB). At this point, the Model S Long Range leads by 1.95 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Long Range is doing 167 km/h against 148 km/h for the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB). The gap is 1.53 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Long Range crosses the line in 11.11 s versus 13.07 s. The 1.96 s gap represents roughly 99 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 217 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.17 s versus 22.91 s, with a 2.74 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S Long Range is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) at 230 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.09 kg/hp vs 4.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.09 seconds. The 1.95 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 5,24 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 with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 469 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp.
Model S Long Range: 250 km/h. Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 230 km/h.