Over 0–100 km/h, S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (4,04 s vs 4,21 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.21 s
| Measure | S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | P7 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.04 s | 4.21 s | 0.18 s · S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.07 s | 12.55 s | 0.48 s · S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.70 s | 25.25 s | 3.55 s · S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 170 km/h | 80 km/h · S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.23 kg/hp | 4.81 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 | P7 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.03 s · tight gap | 1.11 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.74 s · tight gap | 1.85 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.94 s | 3.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.04 s | 4.21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.24 s | 5.64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.55 s | 9.67 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.18 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12.07 s | 12.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.70 s | 25.25 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 170 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 | 424 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 655 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version hits 100 km/h in 4.04 s versus 4.22 s for the P7. Despite lacking instant torque, 537 hp of power compensates. At this point, the S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version is doing 153 km/h against 147 km/h for the P7. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version crosses the line in 12.07 s versus 12.54 s. The 0.48 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
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 25.24 s, with a 3.55 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the P7 at 170 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.
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 6.49 seconds. The 0.18 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 4,21 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. P7: 424 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp.
S 580 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 250 km/h. P7: 170 km/h.