Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range wins (3,29 s vs 4,33 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Model S Long Range | Model 3 Long Range AWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.29 s | 4.33 s | 1.04 s · Model S Long Range |
| 400 m standing start | 11.12 s | 12.67 s | 1.55 s · Model S Long Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.17 s | 23.21 s | 3.04 s · Model S Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 233 km/h | 17 km/h · Model S Long Range |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.09 kg/hp | 5.12 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 | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.94 s | 1.17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.56 s | 1.95 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.51 s | 3.20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.29 s | 4.33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.25 s | 5.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.77 s | 10.09 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.23 s | 16.69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.12 s | 12.67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.17 s | 23.21 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 233 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 | 360 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 611 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 844 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 3.29 s versus 4.33 s for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. At this point, the Model S Long Range leads by 1.04 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Long Range is doing 167 km/h against 145 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. The gap is 0.92 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 12.66 s. The 1.55 s gap represents roughly 74 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 199 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.17 s versus 23.21 s, with a 3.04 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 Model 3 Long Range AWD at 233 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 5.12 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.64 seconds. The 1.04 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 4,33 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. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 360 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
Model S Long Range: 250 km/h. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h.