Over 0–100 km/h, Maybach S 680 wins (4,53 s vs 5,03 s).
Performance comparison
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 | Model X 90D | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,53 s−0,50 s | 5,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s−0,66 s | 13,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,93 s−1,39 s | 23,32 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+1 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,86 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,59 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 | Model X 90D |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,49 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,49 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,42 s | 3,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,53 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,67 s | 6,30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,89 s | 10,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,34 s | 15,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s | 13,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,93 s | 23,32 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 249 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 | 532 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 967 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 441 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Maybach S 680 hits 100 km/h in 4.53 s versus 5.03 s for the Model X 90D. Despite lacking instant torque, 612 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Maybach S 680 leads by 0.50 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Maybach S 680 is doing 153 km/h against 147 km/h for the Model X 90D. The gap is 0.44 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 13.07 s. The 0.66 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Maybach S 680 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 220 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Maybach S 680 finishes in 21.93 s versus 23.32 s, with a 1.39 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Maybach S 680 and the Model X 90D are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
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 7.09 seconds. The 0.50 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Maybach S 680 wins (4,53 s vs 5,03 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. Model X 90D: 532 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp.
Maybach S 680: 250 km/h. Model X 90D: 249 km/h.