Over 0–100 km/h, AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206 wins (3,39 s vs 3,86 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 S Long Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,39 s−0,47 s | 3,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,07 s−0,54 s | 11,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,81 s−0,96 s | 20,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h+30 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,31 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 S Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,93 s | 1,15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,56 s | 1,92 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,56 s | 3,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,39 s | 3,86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,28 s | 4,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,70 s | 7,38 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,87 s | 11,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,07 s | 11,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,81 s | 20,77 s |
| Top speed limited | 280 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 | 680 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 1020 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 165 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 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 3.86 s for the Model S Long Range. At this point, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE leads by 0.47 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE is doing 169 km/h against 164 km/h for the Model S Long Range. The gap is 0.42 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 11.60 s. The 0.54 s gap represents roughly 30 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 231 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE finishes in 19.80 s versus 20.76 s, with a 0.96 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 S Long Range at 249 (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 (3.18 kg/hp vs 3.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.30 seconds. The 0.47 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206 wins (3,39 s vs 3,86 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 S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,31 kg/hp.
AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206: 280 km/h. Model S Long Range: 250 km/h.