Over 0–100 km/h, S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 wins (5,47 s vs 6,16 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
6.16 s
| Measure | S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 | 730d G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.47 s | 6.16 s | 0.69 s · S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.69 s | 14.37 s | 0.68 s · S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.99 s | 25.83 s | 0.84 s · S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.19 kg/hp | 6.68 kg/hp | better ratio · 730d G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 | 730d G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.04 s | 1.66 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.91 s | 2.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.77 s | 4.53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.47 s | 6.16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.46 s | 8.21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.10 s | 13.89 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.19 s | 22.87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.69 s | 14.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.99 s | 25.83 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 250 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion hits 100 km/h in 5.47 s versus 6.16 s for the 730d. At this point, the S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion leads by 0.69 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion is doing 131 km/h against 131 km/h for the 730d. The gap is 0.66 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion crosses the line in 13.68 s versus 14.36 s. The 0.68 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 183 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion finishes in 24.99 s versus 25.82 s, with a 0.83 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion and the 730d 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.19 kg/hp vs 6.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.41 seconds. The 0.69 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, S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 wins (5,47 s vs 6,16 s).
S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,47 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223: 313 hp, ratio 7,19 kg/hp. 730d G11: 265 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp.
S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223: 250 km/h. 730d G11: 250 km/h.