Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S P85D gagne (3,33 s vs 5,30 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 P85D | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,33 s−1,97 s | 5,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,18 s−2,39 s | 13,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,31 s−4,27 s | 24,58 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,89 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 P85D | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,98 s | 1,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,64 s | 2,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,62 s | 3,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,33 s | 5,30 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,21 s | 7,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,80 s | 12,19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,49 s | 19,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,18 s | 13,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,31 s | 24,58 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
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 | 381 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 245 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 5.31 s for the E 400 e 4MATIC. At this point, the Model S P85D leads by 1.97 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S P85D is doing 167 km/h against 135 km/h for the E 400 e 4MATIC. The gap is 1.52 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S P85D crosses the line in 11.17 s versus 13.57 s. The 2.39 s gap represents roughly 107 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S P85D continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 232 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S P85D finishes in 20.31 s versus 24.58 s, with a 4.27 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 E 400 e 4MATIC 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.24 kg/hp vs 5.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.31 seconds. The 1.97 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S P85D gagne (3,33 s vs 5,30 s).
Model S P85D passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,33 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model S P85D : 691 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp. E 400 e 4MATIC W214 : 381 hp, ratio 5,89 kg/hp.
Model S P85D : 250 km/h. E 400 e 4MATIC W214 : 250 km/h.