Over 0–100 km/h, AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206 wins (3,39 s vs 4,26 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 | Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,39 s−0,87 s | 4,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,07 s−1,55 s | 12,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,81 s−3,37 s | 23,18 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h+47 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,19 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 | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,93 s | 1,13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,56 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,56 s | 3,13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,39 s | 4,26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,28 s | 5,71 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,70 s | 10,08 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,87 s | 16,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,07 s | 12,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,81 s | 23,18 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 233 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 | 358 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 637 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 857 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hits 100 km/h in 3.39 s versus 4.26 s for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. At this point, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE leads by 0.87 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE is doing 169 km/h against 145 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. The gap is 0.87 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE crosses the line in 11.06 s versus 12.62 s. The 1.55 s gap represents roughly 74 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 199 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE finishes in 19.80 s versus 23.17 s, with a 3.37 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE is capped at 280 km/h, the Model 3 Long Range AWD at 233 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 (3.18 kg/hp vs 5.19 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.60 seconds. The 0.87 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 4,26 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. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 358 hp, ratio 5,19 kg/hp.
AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206: 280 km/h. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h.