Over 0–100 km/h, S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (4,45 s vs 7,05 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
7.05 s
| Measure | S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | 320i G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 7.05 s | 2.60 s · S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.59 s | 15.12 s | 2.53 s · S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.69 s | 27.81 s | 5.12 s · S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 234 km/h | 16 km/h · S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.89 kg/hp | 7.93 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 | 320i G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.04 s | 1.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.78 s | 2.44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.16 s | 4.84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 7.05 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.85 s | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.77 s | 18.13 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.18 s | 33.99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.59 s | 15.12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.69 s | 27.81 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 234 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 460 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version hits 100 km/h in 4.45 s versus 7.05 s for the 320i. At this point, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version leads by 2.60 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version is doing 145 km/h against 119 km/h for the 320i. The gap is 1.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version crosses the line in 12.59 s versus 15.11 s. The 2.53 s gap represents roughly 99 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 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version finishes in 22.69 s versus 27.81 s, with a 5.12 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 320i at 235 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 (4.89 kg/hp vs 7.93 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.54 seconds. The 2.60 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 7,05 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. 320i G20: 184 hp, ratio 7,93 kg/hp.
S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 250 km/h. 320i G20: 234 km/h.