Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Performance wins (2,53 s vs 3,33 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 Performance | RS e-tron GT | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2.53 s | 3.33 s | 0.80 s · Model S Performance |
| 400 m standing start | 10.32 s | 11.32 s | 1.00 s · Model S Performance |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.02 s | 20.60 s | 1.58 s · Model S Performance |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 250 km/h | 12 km/h · Model S Performance |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.89 kg/hp | 3.57 kg/hp | better ratio · Model S Performance |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model S Performance | RS e-tron GT |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.71 s | 0.95 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.18 s | 1.59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 1.91 s | 2.55 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.53 s | 3.33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.31 s | 4.32 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.58 s | 7.15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8.76 s | 11.16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.32 s | 11.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.02 s | 20.60 s |
| Top speed limited | 262 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 | 778 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 250 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 Performance hits 100 km/h in 2.53 s versus 3.33 s for the RS e-tron GT. At this point, the Model S Performance leads by 0.80 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Performance is doing 175 km/h against 163 km/h for the RS e-tron GT. The gap is 0.73 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Performance crosses the line in 10.31 s versus 11.31 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 244 km/h versus 227 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Performance finishes in 19.02 s versus 20.60 s, with a 1.58 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S Performance is capped at 262 km/h, the RS e-tron GT at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (2.89 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 0.80 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 Performance wins (2,53 s vs 3,33 s).
Model S Performance goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,53 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S Performance: 778 hp, ratio 2,89 kg/hp. RS e-tron GT: 671 hp, ratio 3,57 kg/hp.
Model S Performance: 262 km/h. RS e-tron GT: 250 km/h.