Over 0–100 km/h, Model S P85D and RS e-tron GT are neck and neck (3,33 s vs 3,33 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Model S P85D | RS e-tron GT | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.33 s | 3.33 s | Same |
| 400 m standing start | 11.18 s | 11.32 s | 0.14 s · Model S P85D |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.31 s | 20.60 s | 0.29 s · Model S P85D |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.24 kg/hp | 3.57 kg/hp | better ratio · Model S P85D |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model S P85D | RS e-tron GT |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.98 s | 0.95 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.64 s | 1.59 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.62 s | 2.55 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.33 s | 3.33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.21 s · tight gap | 4.32 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.80 s | 7.15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.49 s | 11.16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.18 s · tight gap | 11.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.31 s | 20.60 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 | 691 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 931 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 239 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 671 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Model S P85D hits 100 km/h in 3.33 s versus 3.33 s for the RS e-tron GT. The 0.00 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Model S P85D is doing 167 km/h against 163 km/h for the RS e-tron GT. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S P85D crosses the line in 11.17 s versus 11.31 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Model S P85D continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 232 km/h versus 227 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S P85D finishes in 20.31 s versus 20.60 s, with a 0.29 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 P85D and the RS e-tron GT 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 (3.24 kg/hp vs 3.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.92 seconds. The 0.00 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 P85D and RS e-tron GT are neck and neck (3,33 s vs 3,33 s, no significant gap).
Model S P85D goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S P85D: 691 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp. RS e-tron GT: 671 hp, ratio 3,57 kg/hp.
Model S P85D: 250 km/h. RS e-tron GT: 250 km/h.