Sur 0–100 km/h, S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 gagne (4,86 s vs 5,04 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.
| 745Le xDrive G11 | S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,04 s | 4,86 s+0,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,29 s | 13,09 s+0,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,03 s | 23,76 s+0,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,34 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,73 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 | 745Le xDrive G11 | S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,05 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,16 s | 1,84 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,69 s | 3,40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,04 s | 4,86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,75 s | 6,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,34 s | 11,10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,16 s | 17,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,29 s | 13,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,03 s | 23,76 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 105 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 381 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 560 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version hits 100 km/h in 4.86 s versus 5.05 s for the Bmw 745Le xDrive. Despite lacking instant torque, 381 hp of power compensates. At this point, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version is doing 138 km/h against 139 km/h for the Bmw 745Le xDrive. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version crosses the line in 13.08 s versus 13.29 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version finishes in 23.76 s versus 24.03 s, with a 0.27 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
On paper, the Bmw 745Le xDrive combines 394 hp, 600 Nm and 2,105 kg — a clear theoretical edge over the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version. Yet the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs — exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 745Le xDrive and the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.74 seconds. The 0.18 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, S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 gagne (4,86 s vs 5,04 s).
745Le xDrive G11 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,04 secondes (simulation calibrée).
745Le xDrive G11 : 394 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp. S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 : 381 hp, ratio 5,73 kg/hp.
745Le xDrive G11 : 250 km/h. S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 : 250 km/h.