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Mercedes G 580 W463 vs BMW ActiveHybrid X6 E71: 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 2009 · Methodology
MercedesBEV

G 580 W463

587 hp · 1164 Nm · 1,399 kg · 2024

VS
BMWHybrid

ActiveHybrid X6 E71

485 hp · 780 Nm · 2,450 kg · 2009

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

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 580 W463

2,38kg/hpratio better by 2,67 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power587 hpPending
Torque1164 Nm
Weight1 399 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
BMW

ActiveHybrid X6 E71

5,05kg/hpcompensated by −1 051 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power485 hpPending
Torque780 Nm
Weight2 450 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSeven-speed automatic transmission, electronic gear selector lever, shift paddles on steering wheel

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

G 580 W463: 587 hp, ratio 2,38 kg/hp. ActiveHybrid X6 E71: 485 hp, ratio 5,05 kg/hp.

G 580 W463: 180 km/h. ActiveHybrid X6 E71: 236 km/h.