Over 0–100 km/h, S e-tron GT wins (3,35 s vs 4,45 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.
| S e-tron GT | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,35 s−1,10 s | 4,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,51 s−1,04 s | 12,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,11 s−1,29 s | 22,40 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 250 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,47 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,30 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 | S e-tron GT | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,90 s | 1,36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,50 s | 2,02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,48 s | 3,30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,35 s | 4,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,46 s | 5,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,66 s | 9,47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,25 s | 14,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,51 s | 12,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,11 s | 22,40 s |
| Top speed limited | 245 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 | 670 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 325 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 585 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 515 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the S e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.36 s versus 4.45 s for the S 580 e 4MATIC. At this point, the S e-tron GT leads by 1.10 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S e-tron GT is doing 158 km/h against 149 km/h for the S 580 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S e-tron GT crosses the line in 11.50 s versus 12.54 s. The 1.04 s gap represents roughly 53 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S e-tron GT continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 219 km/h versus 212 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S e-tron GT finishes in 21.11 s versus 22.40 s, with a 1.29 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 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 S e-tron GT is capped at 245 km/h, the S 580 e 4MATIC 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.47 kg/hp vs 4.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.56 seconds. The 1.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S e-tron GT wins (3,35 s vs 4,45 s).
S e-tron GT goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S e-tron GT: 670 hp, ratio 3,47 kg/hp. S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 585 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp.
S e-tron GT: 245 km/h. S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h.