Over 0–100 km/h, 730Ld xDrive G11 wins (5,87 s vs 6,30 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 | 730Ld xDrive G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.30 s | 5.87 s | 0.43 s · 730Ld xDrive G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 14.15 s | 0.41 s · 730Ld xDrive G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 25.94 s | 0.44 s · 730Ld xDrive G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 250 km/h | 40 km/h · 730Ld xDrive G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.45 kg/hp | 7.09 kg/hp | better ratio · 730Ld xDrive G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | EQS 450 V297 | 730Ld xDrive G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.62 s | 1.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.71 s | 2.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.57 s | 4.07 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.30 s | 5.87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.51 s | 8.13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.04 s | 14.47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.02 s | 24.72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 14.15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 25.94 s |
| Top speed limited | 210 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 | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 568 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 880 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 730Ld xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.87 s versus 6.30 s for the EQS 450. Despite lacking instant torque, 265 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 730Ld xDrive leads by 0.43 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 730Ld xDrive is doing 128 km/h against 128 km/h for the EQS 450. The gap is 0.40 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 730Ld xDrive crosses the line in 14.15 s versus 14.56 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 730Ld xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 730Ld xDrive finishes in 25.94 s versus 26.37 s, with a 0.44 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the EQS 450 is capped at 210 km/h, the 730Ld xDrive at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 9.86 seconds. The 0.43 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 730Ld xDrive G11 wins (5,87 s vs 6,30 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. 730Ld xDrive G11: 265 hp, ratio 7,09 kg/hp.
EQS 450 V297: 210 km/h. 730Ld xDrive G11: 250 km/h.