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Performance comparison

Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 vs BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26: 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.

MercedesPHEVFaster

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206

680 hp · 1020 Nm · 2,190 kg · 2024

VS
BMWBEV

i4 M50 xDrive G26

544 hp · 795 Nm · 2,215 kg · 2024

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

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.

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206i4 M50 xDrive G26
0–100 km/h3,36 s−0,56 s3,92 s
400 m standing start11,02 s−0,99 s12,01 s
1,000 m standing start19,73 s−2,24 s21,97 s
Top speed (electronically limited)270 km/h+45 km/h225 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio3,22 kg/hpbetter ratio4,07 kg/hp

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
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWBEVi4 M50 xDrive G26
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalierAMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206i4 M50 xDrive G26
0–30 km/h0,93 s1,13 s
0–50 km/h1,54 s1,89 s
0–80 km/h2,54 s3,04 s
0–100 km/h3,36 s3,92 s
0–120 km/h4,23 s5,04 s
0–160 km/h6,62 s8,35 s
0–200 km/h9,74 s13,16 s
400 m standing start11,02 s12,01 s
1,000 m standing start19,73 s21,97 s
Top speed270 km/h225 km/h

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 0,85 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power680 hpPending
Torque1020 Nm
Weight2 190 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
BMW

i4 M50 xDrive G26

4,07kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power544 hpPending
Torque795 Nm
Weight2 215 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxAutomatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio

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 3.92 s for the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive. At this point, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell leads by 0.56 s and sits roughly 8 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 155 km/h for the Bmw i4 M50 xDrive. The gap is 0.60 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 12.01 s. The 0.99 s gap represents roughly 52 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 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell finishes in 19.73 s versus 21.97 s, with a 2.24 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 Bmw i4 M50 xDrive at 225 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 4.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.72 seconds. The 0.56 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 gagne (3,36 s vs 3,92 s).

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,36 secondes (simulation calibrée).

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 : 680 hp, ratio 3,22 kg/hp. i4 M50 xDrive G26 : 544 hp, ratio 4,07 kg/hp.

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 : 270 km/h. i4 M50 xDrive G26 : 225 km/h.