Over 0–100 km/h, AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE W223 wins (3,27 s vs 3,83 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE W223 | S8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,27 s−0,56 s | 3,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,13 s−0,68 s | 11,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,09 s−1,18 s | 21,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,89 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE W223 | S8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,89 s | 1,07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,49 s | 1,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,53 s | 2,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,27 s | 3,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,38 s | 4,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,95 s | 7,99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,14 s | 12,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,13 s | 11,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,09 s | 21,27 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
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 | 571 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 220 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 3.83 s for the S8. 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 0.56 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE is doing 165 km/h against 157 km/h for the S8. The gap is 0.46 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 11.81 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 37 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 222 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE finishes in 20.09 s versus 21.26 s, with a 1.18 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 S8 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.
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 5.62 seconds. The 0.56 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 3,83 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. S8: 571 hp, ratio 3,89 kg/hp.
AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE W223: 250 km/h. S8: 250 km/h.