Over 0–100 km/h, 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 wins (5,98 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 | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.30 s | 5.98 s | 0.32 s · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 14.27 s | 0.29 s · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 26.41 s | 0.03 s · EQS 450 V297 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 230 km/h | 20 km/h · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.45 kg/hp | 6.23 kg/hp | better ratio · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | EQS 450 V297 | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.62 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.71 s | 2.11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.57 s | 4.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.30 s | 5.98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.51 s | 8.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.04 s · tight gap | 15.16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.02 s | 28.87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 14.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s · tight gap | 26.41 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 230 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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 hits 100 km/h in 5.98 s versus 6.30 s for the EQS 450. At this point, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 leads by 0.32 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is doing 127 km/h against 128 km/h for the EQS 450. The gap is 0.35 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 crosses the line in 14.27 s versus 14.56 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The EQS 450 maxes out at 210 km/h while the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 keeps accelerating towards 230 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.23 s.
Around 961 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the EQS 450 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 20 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the EQS 450 finishes in 26.37 s versus 26.41 s. The 0.03 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the EQS 450 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.45 kg/hp vs 6.23 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.86 seconds. The 0.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 wins (5,98 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. 7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp.
EQS 450 V297: 210 km/h. 7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h.