Over 0–100 km/h, S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (4,86 s vs 6,16 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.
| S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | 730d G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,86 s−1,30 s | 6,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,09 s−1,28 s | 14,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,76 s−2,07 s | 25,83 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,73 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,68 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 | S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | 730d G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,05 s | 1,66 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,84 s | 2,75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,40 s | 4,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,86 s | 6,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,52 s | 8,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,10 s | 13,89 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,78 s | 22,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,09 s | 14,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,76 s | 25,83 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
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 | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version hits 100 km/h in 4.86 s versus 6.16 s for the Bmw 730d. At this point, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version leads by 1.30 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version is doing 138 km/h against 131 km/h for the Bmw 730d. The gap is 0.99 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 14.36 s. The 1.28 s gap represents roughly 57 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 183 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version finishes in 23.76 s versus 25.82 s, with a 2.07 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 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version and the Bmw 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 (5.73 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 1.30 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 6,16 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. 730d G11: 265 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp.
S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 250 km/h. 730d G11: 250 km/h.