Over 0–100 km/h, S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (4,45 s vs 4,94 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.94 s
| Measure | S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | SQ2 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 4.94 s | 0.49 s · S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.59 s | 13.47 s | 0.88 s · S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.69 s | 24.55 s | 1.86 s · S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 257 km/h | 7 km/h · SQ2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.89 kg/hp | 5.12 kg/hp | better ratio · S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.04 s | 1.24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.78 s | 2.07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.16 s | 3.54 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 4.94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.85 s | 7.19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.77 s | 12.14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.18 s | 19.93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.59 s | 13.47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.69 s | 24.55 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 257 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 | 449 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 195 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version hits 100 km/h in 4.45 s versus 4.94 s for the SQ2. At this point, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version leads by 0.49 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version is doing 145 km/h against 133 km/h for the SQ2. The gap is 0.52 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version crosses the line in 12.59 s versus 13.47 s. The 0.88 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version finishes in 22.69 s versus 24.55 s, with a 1.86 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 257 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.89 kg/hp vs 5.12 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.36 seconds. The 0.49 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (4,45 s vs 4,94 s).
S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 449 hp, ratio 4,89 kg/hp. SQ2: 300 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 250 km/h. SQ2: 257 km/h.