Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range gagne (3,21 s vs 3,39 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 | 3,21 s+0,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,07 s | 11,02 s+0,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,81 s−0,25 s | 20,06 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 280 km/h+30 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,18 kg/hp | 3,09 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | 0,94 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,56 s | 1,56 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,56 s | 2,51 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,39 s | 3,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,28 s | 4,11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,70 s | 6,58 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,87 s | 10,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,07 s | 11,02 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,81 s | 20,06 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 | 908 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 069 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model S Long Range hits 100 km/h in 3.22 s versus 3.39 s for the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE. The 0.18 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Model S Long Range is doing 169 km/h against 169 km/h for the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE. The gap is 0.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Long Range crosses the line in 11.02 s versus 11.06 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Model S Long Range maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h while the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE keeps accelerating towards 280 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.01 s.
Around 667 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 30 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE finishes in 19.80 s versus 20.05 s. The 0.25 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
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 3.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.78 seconds. The 0.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range gagne (3,21 s vs 3,39 s).
AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,39 secondes (simulation calibrée).
AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206 : 680 hp, ratio 3,18 kg/hp. Model S Long Range : 670 hp, ratio 3,09 kg/hp.
AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE W206 : 280 km/h. Model S Long Range : 250 km/h.