Over 0–100 km/h, Maybach S 680 wins (4,53 s vs 4,66 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Maybach S 680 | i7 xDrive60 G70 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,53 s−0,13 s | 4,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s−0,45 s | 12,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,93 s−1,24 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+10 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,86 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,85 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Maybach S 680 | i7 xDrive60 G70 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,17 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,42 s | 3,51 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,53 s | 4,66 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,67 s | 6,09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,89 s | 10,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,34 s | 16,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s | 12,86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,93 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 240 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 612 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 900 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 544 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 745 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 640 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Maybach S 680 hits 100 km/h in 4.53 s versus 4.66 s for the i7 xDrive60. Despite lacking instant torque, 612 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Maybach S 680 leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Maybach S 680 is doing 153 km/h against 145 km/h for the i7 xDrive60. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Maybach S 680 crosses the line in 12.41 s versus 12.86 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Maybach S 680 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 220 km/h versus 203 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Maybach S 680 finishes in 21.93 s versus 23.17 s, with a 1.24 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Maybach S 680 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the i7 xDrive60’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 Maybach S 680 is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the i7 xDrive60 at 240 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 6.94 seconds. The 0.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Maybach S 680 wins (4,53 s vs 4,66 s).
Maybach S 680 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,53 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Maybach S 680: 612 hp, ratio 3,86 kg/hp. i7 xDrive60 G70: 544 hp, ratio 4,85 kg/hp.
Maybach S 680: 250 km/h. i7 xDrive60 G70: 240 km/h.