Over 0–100 km/h, EQS 450 V297 wins (6,30 s vs 7,70 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 | IS 300 AWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.30 s | 7.70 s | 1.40 s · EQS 450 V297 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 15.66 s | 1.10 s · EQS 450 V297 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 27.75 s | 1.37 s · EQS 450 V297 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 210 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.45 kg/hp | 7.08 kg/hp | better ratio · IS 300 AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | EQS 450 V297 | IS 300 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.62 s | 2.13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.71 s | 3.60 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.57 s | 5.73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.30 s | 7.70 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.51 s | 10.18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.04 s | 16.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.02 s | 28.19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 15.66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 27.75 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 210 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 | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 735 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the EQS 450 hits 100 km/h in 6.30 s versus 7.70 s for the IS 300 AWD. The instant torque of 568 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the EQS 450 leads by 1.40 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the EQS 450 is doing 128 km/h against 122 km/h for the IS 300 AWD. The gap is 0.94 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the EQS 450 crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 15.66 s. The 1.10 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the EQS 450 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the EQS 450 finishes in 26.37 s versus 27.75 s, with a 1.38 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (210 vs 210 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the EQS 450 and the IS 300 AWD are governed to 210 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 11.57 seconds. The 1.40 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 7,70 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. IS 300 AWD: 245 hp, ratio 7,08 kg/hp.
EQS 450 V297: 210 km/h. IS 300 AWD: 210 km/h.