Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology or Cupra Born: which has more power?

Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology produces 587 hp and 1164 Nm torque vs 310 Nm, versus 201 hp for Cupra Born. Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology or the Cupra Born?

Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 4.7s vs 7.3s for Cupra Born, a gap of 2.6s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology or the Cupra Born?

Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology has a clear edge over the Cupra Born to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.

Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology or Cupra Born: which has more power?

Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology has about 190% more power than the Cupra Born. On torque, Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology also leads - which benefits quick overtakes.

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Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology W463 vs Cupra Born: 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.

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MercedesBEV

G 580 with EQ technology W463

587 hp · 1164 Nm · 1,399 kg · 2024

CupraBEV

Born

201 hp · 310 Nm · 1,710 kg · 2021

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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 with EQ technology W463

2,38kg/hpratio better by 6,12 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	587 hp	Pending
Torque	1164 Nm
Weight	1 399 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	Unknown

Cupra

Born

8,51kg/hpcompensated by −311 kg

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	201 hp	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque	310 Nm
Weight	1 710 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Propulsion
Gearbox	Single-speed fixed gear

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, G 580 with EQ technology W463 or Born?

See the simulation above.

What is the 0-100 of G 580 with EQ technology W463?

Data not available.

G 580 with EQ technology W463 or Born: for what use?

G 580 with EQ technology W463: 587 hp, ratio 2,38 kg/hp. Born: 201 hp, ratio 8,51 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of G 580 with EQ technology W463 vs Born?

G 580 with EQ technology W463: 180 km/h. Born: 160 km/h.