Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S P85D gagne (3,33 s vs 7,48 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 | Megane E-Tech Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,33 s−4,15 s | 7,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,18 s−4,41 s | 15,59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,31 s−8,85 s | 29,16 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+90 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,11 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 | Megane E-Tech Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,98 s | 2,07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,64 s | 3,46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,62 s | 5,62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,33 s | 7,48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,21 s | 9,92 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,80 s | 18,05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,49 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 11,18 s | 15,59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,31 s | 29,16 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 160 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 | 218 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 768 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model S P85D hits 100 km/h in 3.33 s versus 7.48 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric. At this point, the Model S P85D leads by 4.15 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S P85D is doing 167 km/h against 123 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric. The gap is 3.03 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 15.59 s. The 4.41 s gap represents roughly 172 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 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S P85D finishes in 20.31 s versus 29.16 s, with a 8.85 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S P85D is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric at 160 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 (3.24 kg/hp vs 8.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.47 seconds. The 4.15 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 7,48 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. Megane E-Tech Electric : 218 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
Model S P85D : 250 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric : 160 km/h.