Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell or DS DS9 E-Tense 250: which has more power?

Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell produces 680 hp and 1020 Nm torque vs 520 Nm, versus 253 hp for DS DS9 E-Tense 250. Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell or the DS DS9 E-Tense 250?

Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 3.4s vs 8.2s for DS DS9 E-Tense 250, a gap of 4.8s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell or the DS DS9 E-Tense 250?

Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell has a clear edge over the DS DS9 E-Tense 250 to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.

Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell or DS DS9 E-Tense 250: which has more power?

Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell has about 170% more power than the DS DS9 E-Tense 250. On torque, Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell also leads - which benefits quick overtakes.

Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 vs DS DS9 E-Tense 250: simulate the duel | Caralogy | Caralogy

Performance comparison

Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 vs DS DS9 E-Tense 250: 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.

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AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206

680 hp · 1020 Nm · 2,190 kg · 2024

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DS9 E-Tense 250

253 hp · 520 Nm · 1,900 kg · 2021

	AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206	DS9 E-Tense 250
0–100 km/h	3,36 s−5,00 s	8,36 s
400 m standing start	11,02 s−5,20 s	16,22 s
1,000 m standing start	19,73 s−8,84 s	28,57 s
Top speed (electronically limited)	270 km/h+35 km/h	235 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio	3,22 kg/hpbetter ratio	7,51 kg/hp

Watch the race

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

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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

Palier	AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206	DS9 E-Tense 250
0–30 km/h	0,93 s	2,40 s
0–50 km/h	1,54 s	4,01 s
0–80 km/h	2,54 s	6,47 s
0–100 km/h	3,36 s	8,36 s
0–120 km/h	4,23 s	10,88 s
0–160 km/h	6,62 s	18,12 s
0–200 km/h	9,74 s	31,70 s
400 m standing start	11,02 s	16,22 s
1,000 m standing start	19,73 s	28,57 s
Top speed	270 km/h	235 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 4,29 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	680 hp	Pending
Torque	1020 Nm
Weight	2 190 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	Unknown

DS9 E-Tense 250

7,51kg/hpcompensated by −290 kg

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	253 hp	Pending
Torque	520 Nm
Weight	1 900 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	-
Gearbox	8-speed automatic

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 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell leads by 5.00 s and sits roughly 30 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 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 3.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell crosses the line in 11.02 s versus 16.22 s. The 5.20 s gap represents roughly 199 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 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell finishes in 19.73 s versus 28.57 s, with a 8.84 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 270 km/h, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.22 kg/hp vs 7.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 5.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 or DS9 E-Tense 250?

Over 0–100 km/h, AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 wins (3,36 s vs 8,36 s).

What is the 0-100 of AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206?

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 or DS9 E-Tense 250: for what use?

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206: 680 hp, ratio 3,22 kg/hp. DS9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 vs DS9 E-Tense 250?

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206: 270 km/h. DS9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.

Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 vs DS DS9 E-Tense 250: which is truly faster?

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206

DS9 E-Tense 250

Watch the race

Stage-by-stage comparison

Under the bonnet

AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206

DS9 E-Tense 250

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

What the numbers don’t tell you

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