Over 0–100 km/h, S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (4,04 s vs 8,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
8.36 s
| Measure | S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | 9 E-Tense 250 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.04 s | 8.36 s | 4.32 s · S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.07 s | 16.22 s | 4.15 s · S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.70 s | 28.57 s | 6.87 s · S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 235 km/h | 15 km/h · S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.23 kg/hp | 7.51 kg/hp | better ratio · S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | 9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.03 s | 2.40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.74 s | 4.01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.94 s | 6.47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.04 s | 8.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.24 s | 10.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.55 s | 18.12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.18 s | 31.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.07 s | 16.22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.70 s | 28.57 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 235 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 | 537 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version hits 100 km/h in 4.04 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 537 hp of power compensates. At this point, the S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version leads by 4.32 s and sits roughly 33 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version is doing 153 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 3.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version crosses the line in 12.07 s versus 16.22 s. The 4.15 s gap represents roughly 162 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version finishes in 21.70 s versus 28.57 s, with a 6.87 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the S 580 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 4.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (4,04 s vs 8,36 s).
S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 537 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. 9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 250 km/h. 9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.