Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance gagne (3,04 s vs 3,29 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 3 Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,29 s | 3,04 s+0,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,12 s−0,01 s | 11,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,17 s−0,32 s | 20,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 261 km/h−11 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,09 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,62 kg/hp |
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 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,94 s | 0,82 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,56 s | 1,37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,51 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,29 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,25 s | 4,03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,77 s | 6,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,23 s | 11,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,12 s | 11,13 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,17 s | 20,49 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 261 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 | 908 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 069 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 769 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 844 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.04 s versus 3.29 s for the Model S Long Range. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 162 km/h against 167 km/h for the Model S Long Range. The gap is 0.14 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 11.12 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Model S Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 236 km/h versus 224 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.17 s versus 20.48 s, with a 0.31 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 261 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 Performance at 261 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 3.62 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.81 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance gagne (3,04 s vs 3,29 s).
Model S Long Range passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,29 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model S Long Range : 670 hp, ratio 3,09 kg/hp. Model 3 Performance : 510 hp, ratio 3,62 kg/hp.
Model S Long Range : 250 km/h. Model 3 Performance : 261 km/h.