Over 0–100 km/h, EQS 450 V297 wins (6,30 s vs 6,80 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | EQS 450 V297 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.30 s | 6.80 s | 0.50 s · EQS 450 V297 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 14.96 s | 0.40 s · EQS 450 V297 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 26.93 s | 0.55 s · EQS 450 V297 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 202 km/h | 8 km/h · EQS 450 V297 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.45 kg/hp | 7.17 kg/hp | better ratio · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | EQS 450 V297 | 225xe iPerformance F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.62 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.71 s | 3.08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.57 s | 5.03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.30 s | 6.80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.51 s | 9.05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.04 s | 15.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.02 s | 27.34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 14.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 26.93 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 202 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 | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 568 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the EQS 450 hits 100 km/h in 6.30 s versus 6.80 s for the 225xe iPerformance. At this point, the EQS 450 leads by 0.50 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the EQS 450 is doing 128 km/h against 126 km/h for the 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 0.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the EQS 450 crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 14.96 s. The 0.40 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the EQS 450 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the EQS 450 finishes in 26.37 s versus 26.93 s, with a 0.55 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 202 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the EQS 450 is capped at 210 km/h, the 225xe iPerformance at 202 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 (7.45 kg/hp vs 7.17 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.41 seconds. The 0.50 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, EQS 450 V297 wins (6,30 s vs 6,80 s).
EQS 450 V297 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,30 seconds (calibrated simulation).
EQS 450 V297: 333 hp, ratio 7,45 kg/hp. 225xe iPerformance F44: 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp.
EQS 450 V297: 210 km/h. 225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h.