Over 0–100 km/h, AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE W223 wins (3,27 s vs 3,73 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.73 s
| Measure | AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE W223 | RS 5 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.27 s | 3.73 s | 0.46 s · AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.13 s | 11.78 s | 0.65 s · AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.09 s | 21.38 s | 1.29 s · AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.24 kg/hp | 3.69 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 | RS 5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.89 s · tight gap | 1.01 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.49 s | 1.68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.53 s | 2.74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.27 s | 3.73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.38 s | 4.89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.95 s | 8.03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.14 s | 12.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.13 s | 11.78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.09 s | 21.38 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 639 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 825 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE hits 100 km/h in 3.27 s versus 3.73 s for the RS 5 Sedan. At this point, the AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE leads by 0.46 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE is doing 165 km/h against 156 km/h for the RS 5 Sedan. The gap is 0.38 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 11.77 s. The 0.65 s gap represents roughly 35 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 218 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE finishes in 20.09 s versus 21.38 s, with a 1.29 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE and the RS 5 Sedan are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.24 kg/hp vs 3.69 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.57 seconds. The 0.46 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE W223 wins (3,27 s vs 3,73 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. RS 5 Sedan: 639 hp, ratio 3,69 kg/hp.
AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE W223: 250 km/h. RS 5 Sedan: 250 km/h.