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Mercedes G 580 W463 vs Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus: 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 2019 · Methodology
MercedesBEV

G 580 W463

587 hp · 1164 Nm · 1,399 kg · 2024

VS
TeslaBEV

Model 3 Standard Range Plus

227 hp · 449 Nm · 1,655 kg · 2019

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 4,91 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power587 hpPending
Torque1164 Nm
Weight1 399 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
Tesla

Model 3 Standard Range Plus

7,29kg/hpcompensated by −256 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power227 hpPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque449 Nm
Weight1 655 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

G 580 W463: 587 hp, ratio 2,38 kg/hp. Model 3 Standard Range Plus: 227 hp, ratio 7,29 kg/hp.

G 580 W463: 180 km/h. Model 3 Standard Range Plus: 224 km/h.