Sur 0–100 km/h, S 580 e 4MATIC W223 gagne (4,87 s vs 5,92 s).
Performance comparison
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 580 e 4MATIC W223 | 330e G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,87 s−1,05 s | 5,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,96 s−1,27 s | 14,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,11 s−3,14 s | 26,25 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+20 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,84 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,90 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 580 e 4MATIC W223 | 330e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 2,22 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,58 s | 4,15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,87 s | 5,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,33 s | 8,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,27 s | 14,85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,71 s | 27,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,96 s | 14,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,11 s | 26,25 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 230 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 740 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the S 580 e 4MATIC hits 100 km/h in 4.87 s versus 5.92 s for the Bmw 330e. At this point, the S 580 e 4MATIC leads by 1.05 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC is doing 144 km/h against 128 km/h for the Bmw 330e. The gap is 0.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 580 e 4MATIC crosses the line in 12.95 s versus 14.23 s. The 1.28 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC finishes in 23.10 s versus 26.25 s, with a 3.15 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the S 580 e 4MATIC is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 330e at 230 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.84 kg/hp vs 6.90 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.56 seconds. The 1.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, S 580 e 4MATIC W223 gagne (4,87 s vs 5,92 s).
S 580 e 4MATIC W223 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,87 secondes (simulation calibrée).
S 580 e 4MATIC W223 : 510 hp, ratio 4,84 kg/hp. 330e G20 : 252 hp, ratio 6,90 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223 : 250 km/h. 330e G20 : 230 km/h.