Over 0–100 km/h, S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (4,45 s vs 5,96 s).
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 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | 730d G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s−1,51 s | 5,96 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,59 s−1,60 s | 14,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,69 s−2,85 s | 25,54 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,89 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,56 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 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | 730d G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 1,58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,60 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,16 s | 4,36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 5,96 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,85 s | 7,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,77 s | 13,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,18 s | 22,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,59 s | 14,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,69 s | 25,54 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 | 449 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 195 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 875 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version hits 100 km/h in 4.45 s versus 5.96 s for the 730d. At this point, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version leads by 1.51 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version is doing 145 km/h against 132 km/h for the 730d. The gap is 1.13 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 14.18 s. The 1.60 s gap represents roughly 71 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 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version finishes in 22.69 s versus 25.53 s, with a 2.85 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.
The S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 730d’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version 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 (4.89 kg/hp vs 6.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.14 seconds. The 1.51 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 5,96 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. 730d G11: 286 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp.
S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 250 km/h. 730d G11: 250 km/h.