Mercedes AMG S 63 E Performance W223 vs Alpine A110 S 292: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the AMG S 63 E Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.27 s versus 3.93 s for the A110 S 292. The instant torque of 1,430 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the AMG S 63 E Performance leads by 0.66 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.

At 200 metres, the AMG S 63 E Performance is doing 165 km/h against 154 km/h for the A110 S 292. The gap is 0.60 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the AMG S 63 E Performance crosses the line in 11.12 s versus 12.08 s. The 0.96 s gap represents roughly 50 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Past 400 metres, the AMG S 63 E Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 241 km/h versus 210 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the AMG S 63 E Performance finishes in 20.09 s versus 22.15 s, with a 2.07 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.

Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the AMG S 63 E Performance 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.

Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.94 seconds. The 0.66 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.