Over 0–100 km/h, EQS 450 V297 wins (6,30 s vs 7,17 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 | 520d G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.30 s | 7.17 s | 0.87 s · EQS 450 V297 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 15.20 s | 0.64 s · EQS 450 V297 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 28.10 s | 1.72 s · EQS 450 V297 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 235 km/h | 25 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.45 kg/hp | 8.82 kg/hp | better ratio · EQS 450 V297 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | EQS 450 V297 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.62 s | 1.25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.71 s | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.57 s | 4.82 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.30 s | 7.17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.51 s | 10.23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.04 s | 18.99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.02 s | 35.92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 15.20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 28.10 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 235 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 675 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the EQS 450 hits 100 km/h in 6.30 s versus 7.17 s for the 520d. The instant torque of 568 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the 520d is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the EQS 450 is doing 128 km/h against 117 km/h for the 520d. The gap is 0.20 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the EQS 450 crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 15.20 s. The 0.63 s gap represents roughly 25 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 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the EQS 450 finishes in 26.37 s versus 28.10 s, with a 1.73 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (235 km/h), the 520d never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the EQS 450 is capped at 210 km/h, the 520d at 235 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.
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 12.01 seconds. The 0.87 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 7,17 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. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,82 kg/hp.
EQS 450 V297: 210 km/h. 520d G30: 235 km/h.