Over 0–100 km/h, S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (4,86 s vs 7,00 s).
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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| Measure | S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | A6 Avant | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.86 s | 7.00 s | 2.14 s · S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.09 s | 15.02 s | 1.93 s · S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.76 s | 27.98 s | 4.22 s · S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 238 km/h | 12 km/h · S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.73 kg/hp | 9.80 kg/hp | better ratio · S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | A6 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.05 s · tight gap | 1.08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.84 s | 2.10 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.40 s | 4.60 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.86 s | 7.00 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.52 s | 10.04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.10 s | 19.37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.78 s | 34.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.09 s | 15.02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.76 s | 27.98 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 238 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 | 381 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 560 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version hits 100 km/h in 4.86 s versus 7.00 s for the A6 Avant. At this point, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version leads by 2.14 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version is doing 138 km/h against 117 km/h for the A6 Avant. The gap is 1.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version crosses the line in 13.08 s versus 15.02 s. The 1.94 s gap represents roughly 75 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version finishes in 23.76 s versus 27.98 s, with a 4.22 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 238 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the A6 Avant at 238 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.73 kg/hp vs 9.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.76 seconds. The 2.14 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 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (4,86 s vs 7,00 s).
S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 381 hp, ratio 5,73 kg/hp. A6 Avant: 204 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp.
S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 250 km/h. A6 Avant: 238 km/h.