Over 0–100 km/h, AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206 wins (3,39 s vs 8,36 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.
| AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206 | DS9 E-Tense 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,39 s−4,97 s | 8,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,07 s−5,15 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,81 s−8,76 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h+45 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,51 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 | AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206 | DS9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,93 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,56 s | 4,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,56 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,39 s | 8,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,28 s | 10,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,70 s | 18,12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,87 s | 31,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,07 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,81 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 680 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 1020 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 165 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hits 100 km/h in 3.39 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE leads by 4.97 s and sits roughly 30 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE is doing 169 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 3.67 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE crosses the line in 11.06 s versus 16.22 s. The 5.15 s gap represents roughly 197 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 240 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE finishes in 19.80 s versus 28.57 s, with a 8.76 s lead.
Electronically capped at 280 km/h, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.18 kg/hp vs 7.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 4.97 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206 wins (3,39 s vs 8,36 s).
AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,39 seconds (calibrated simulation).
AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206: 680 hp, ratio 3,18 kg/hp. DS9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206: 280 km/h. DS9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.