Over 0–100 km/h, AMG S 63 E Performance W223 wins (3,27 s vs 4,26 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.26 s
| Measure | AMG S 63 E Performance W223 | Model 3 Long Range AWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.27 s | 4.26 s | 0.99 s · AMG S 63 E Performance W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.13 s | 12.62 s | 1.49 s · AMG S 63 E Performance W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.09 s | 23.18 s | 3.09 s · AMG S 63 E Performance W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 233 km/h | 17 km/h · AMG S 63 E Performance W223 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.24 kg/hp | 5.19 kg/hp | better ratio · AMG S 63 E Performance W223 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | AMG S 63 E Performance W223 | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.89 s | 1.13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.49 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.53 s | 3.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.27 s | 4.26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.38 s | 5.71 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.95 s | 10.08 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.14 s | 16.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.13 s | 12.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.09 s | 23.18 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 233 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 802 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 1430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 595 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 358 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 637 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 857 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the AMG S 63 E Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.27 s versus 4.26 s for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. At this point, the AMG S 63 E Performance leads by 0.99 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the AMG S 63 E Performance is doing 165 km/h against 145 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. The gap is 0.86 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the AMG S 63 E Performance crosses the line in 11.12 s versus 12.62 s. The 1.50 s gap represents roughly 72 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 199 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the AMG S 63 E Performance finishes in 20.09 s versus 23.17 s, with a 3.08 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the AMG S 63 E Performance is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Model 3 Long Range AWD at 233 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 (3.24 kg/hp vs 5.19 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.60 seconds. The 0.99 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, AMG S 63 E Performance W223 wins (3,27 s vs 4,26 s).
AMG S 63 E Performance W223 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,27 seconds (calibrated simulation).
AMG S 63 E Performance W223: 802 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 358 hp, ratio 5,19 kg/hp.
AMG S 63 E Performance W223: 250 km/h. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h.