Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Performance wins (2,53 s vs 3,86 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Model S Performance | Model S Long Range | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2.53 s | 3.86 s | 1.33 s · Model S Performance |
| 400 m standing start | 10.32 s | 11.61 s | 1.29 s · Model S Performance |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.02 s | 20.77 s | 1.75 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 | 3.31 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 | Model S Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.71 s | 1.15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.18 s | 1.92 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 1.91 s | 3.08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.53 s | 3.86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.31 s | 4.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.58 s | 7.38 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8.76 s | 11.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.32 s | 11.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.02 s | 20.77 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 | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model S Performance hits 100 km/h in 2.53 s versus 3.86 s for the Model S Long Range. At this point, the Model S Performance leads by 1.33 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Performance is doing 175 km/h against 164 km/h for the Model S Long Range. The gap is 1.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Performance crosses the line in 10.31 s versus 11.60 s. The 1.29 s gap represents roughly 71 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 231 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Performance finishes in 19.02 s versus 20.76 s, with a 1.75 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 Model S Long Range at 249 (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 3.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.30 seconds. The 1.33 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 3,86 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. Model S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,31 kg/hp.
Model S Performance: 262 km/h. Model S Long Range: 250 km/h.