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Mercedes G 450 d W463 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

luxury SUV · 2024 vs 2021 · Methodology
MercedesHybridFaster

G 450 d W463

367 hp · 750 Nm · 2,555 kg · 2024

VS
FordBEV

Mustang Mach-E RWD

269 hp · 430 Nm · 1,886 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

AMercedes G 450 d W463

5.83 s

Gap0.21 sin favour of G 450 d
BFord Mustang Mach-E RWD

6.04 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureG 450 d W463Mustang Mach-E RWDGap
0–100 km/h5.83 s6.04 s0.21 s · G 450 d W463
400 m standing start14.11 s14.39 s0.28 s · G 450 d W463
1,000 m standing start26.23 s26.74 s0.51 s · G 450 d W463
Top speed (electronically limited)210 km/h180 km/h30 km/h · G 450 d W463
Power-to-weight ratio6.96 kg/hp7.01 kg/hpbetter ratio · G 450 d W463

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

MercedesHybridG 450 d W463
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Timer
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Distance
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FordBEVMustang Mach-E RWD
Speed
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Timer
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Distance
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100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
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0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageG 450 d W463Mustang Mach-E RWD
0–30 km/h1.20 s1.57 s
0–50 km/h2.08 s2.63 s
0–80 km/h3.97 s4.39 s
0–100 km/h5.83 s6.04 s
0–120 km/h8.08 s · tight gap8.18 s
0–160 km/h15.02 s14.98 s · tight gap
0–200 km/h29.07 s-
400 m standing start14.11 s14.39 s
1,000 m standing start26.23 s26.74 s
Top speed210 km/h180 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Mercedes

G 450 d W463

6,96kg/hpratio better by 0,05 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power367 hpPending
Torque750 Nm
Weight2 555 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
Ford

Mustang Mach-E RWD

7,01kg/hpcompensated by −669 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power269 hpPending
Torque430 Nm
Weight1 886 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
Gearboxsingle-speed reduction

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the G 450 d hits 100 km/h in 5.83 s versus 6.04 s for the Mustang Mach-E RWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 367 hp of power compensates. At this point, the G 450 d leads by 0.21 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the G 450 d is doing 128 km/h against 129 km/h for the Mustang Mach-E RWD. The gap is 0.31 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the G 450 d crosses the line in 14.11 s versus 14.39 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the G 450 d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the G 450 d finishes in 26.22 s versus 26.73 s, with a 0.51 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

The G 450 d features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Mustang Mach-E RWD’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G 450 d is capped at 210 km/h, the Mustang Mach-E RWD at 180 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 9.51 seconds. The 0.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, G 450 d W463 wins (5,83 s vs 6,04 s).

G 450 d W463 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).

G 450 d W463: 367 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp. Mustang Mach-E RWD: 269 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.

G 450 d W463: 210 km/h. Mustang Mach-E RWD: 180 km/h.