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Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 vs Audi S6 Avant e-tron: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

saloon · 2024 vs 2026 · Methodology
MercedesPHEVFaster

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206

680 hp · 1020 Nm · 2,190 kg · 2024

VS
AudiBEV

S6 Avant e-tron

543 hp · 855 Nm · 2,335 kg · 2026

Result · 0–100 km/h

AMercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206

3.36 s

Gap0.67 sin favour of AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell
BAudi S6 Avant e-tron

4.03 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureAMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206S6 Avant e-tronGap
0–100 km/h3.36 s4.03 s0.67 s · AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206
400 m standing start11.02 s12.29 s1.27 s · AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206
1,000 m standing start19.73 s22.45 s2.72 s · AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206
Top speed (electronically limited)270 km/h240 km/h30 km/h · AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206
Power-to-weight ratio3.22 kg/hp4.30 kg/hpbetter ratio · AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

MercedesPHEVAMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206
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AudiBEVS6 Avant e-tron
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageAMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206S6 Avant e-tron
0–30 km/h0.93 s1.11 s
0–50 km/h1.54 s1.85 s
0–80 km/h2.54 s3.01 s
0–100 km/h3.36 s4.03 s
0–120 km/h4.23 s5.31 s
0–160 km/h6.62 s9.17 s
0–200 km/h9.74 s14.84 s
400 m standing start11.02 s12.29 s
1,000 m standing start19.73 s22.45 s
Top speed270 km/h240 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Mercedes

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206

3,22kg/hpratio better by 1,08 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power680 hpPending
Torque1020 Nm
Weight2 190 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
Audi

S6 Avant e-tron

4,30kg/hpcompensated by −145 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power543 hpPending
Torque855 Nm
Weight2 335 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell hits 100 km/h in 3.36 s versus 4.03 s for the S6 Avant e-tron. At this point, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell leads by 0.67 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell is doing 169 km/h against 150 km/h for the S6 Avant e-tron. The gap is 0.72 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell crosses the line in 11.02 s versus 12.29 s. The 1.27 s gap represents roughly 63 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 241 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell finishes in 19.73 s versus 22.44 s, with a 2.71 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell is capped at 270 km/h, the S6 Avant e-tron at 240 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 (3.22 kg/hp vs 4.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.10 seconds. The 0.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 wins (3,36 s vs 4,03 s).

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206: 680 hp, ratio 3,22 kg/hp. S6 Avant e-tron: 543 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp.

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206: 270 km/h. S6 Avant e-tron: 240 km/h.