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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Bugatti Chiron gets there in 9.21 s — 0.36 s ahead of the Tesla Model S Plaid.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Tesla Model S Plaid | Bugatti Chiron |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 2.04 s | 2.09 s |
| 0–100 mph | 4.60 s | 4.23 s |
| 60 ft | 1.51 s | 1.52 s |
| 1/8 mile | 6.17 s | 6.02 s |
| 1/4 mile | 9.57 s | 9.21 s |
| Trap speed | 145.9 mph | 156.2 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 11/11 for the Tesla Model S Plaid, 11/11 for the Bugatti Chiron — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Tesla Model S Plaid | Bugatti Chiron |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | 2018 |
| Power | 1,021 bhp | 1,479 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 2,190 kg | 1,996 kg |
| Power to weight | 466 bhp/t | 741 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine | Electric | Turbocharged |