Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan Turbo S wins (2,72 s vs 2,85 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 P100D | Taycan Turbo S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2.85 s | 2.72 s | 0.13 s · Taycan Turbo S |
| 400 m standing start | 10.63 s | 10.65 s | 0.02 s · Model S P100D |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.59 s | 19.51 s | 0.08 s · Taycan Turbo S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 260 km/h | 10 km/h · Taycan Turbo S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.94 kg/hp | 3.09 kg/hp | better ratio · Model S P100D |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model S P100D | Taycan Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.83 s | 0.79 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.38 s | 1.32 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.22 s | 2.12 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.85 s | 2.72 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.65 s | 3.65 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.99 s · tight gap | 6.10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9.28 s | 9.48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.63 s · tight gap | 10.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.59 s | 19.51 s · tight gap |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 260 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 | 762 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 967 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 241 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 750 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 314 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
Off the line, the Taycan Turbo S hits 100 km/h in 2.72 s versus 2.85 s for the Model S P100D. At this point, the Taycan Turbo S leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan Turbo S is doing 171 km/h against 173 km/h for the Model S P100D. The gap is 0.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S P100D crosses the line in 10.63 s versus 10.64 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Model S P100D maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the Taycan Turbo S keeps accelerating towards 260 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.05 s.
Around 857 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Taycan Turbo S overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 10 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Taycan Turbo S finishes in 19.50 s versus 19.59 s. The 0.08 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S P100D is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Taycan Turbo S at 260 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 (2.94 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 4.19 seconds. The 0.13 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan Turbo S wins (2,72 s vs 2,85 s).
Model S P100D goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,85 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S P100D: 762 hp, ratio 2,94 kg/hp. Taycan Turbo S: 750 hp, ratio 3,09 kg/hp.
Model S P100D: 250 km/h. Taycan Turbo S: 260 km/h.