Over 0–100 km/h, S 580 e 4MATIC W223 wins (4,87 s vs 6,04 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 | iX xDrive40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.87 s | 6.04 s | 1.17 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.96 s | 14.37 s | 1.41 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.11 s | 26.37 s | 3.26 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 200 km/h | 50 km/h · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.84 kg/hp | 7.48 kg/hp | better ratio · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 | iX xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.38 s · tight gap | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.17 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.58 s | 4.25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.87 s | 6.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.33 s | 8.34 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.27 s | 15.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.71 s | 26.44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.96 s | 14.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.11 s | 26.37 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 200 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 | 510 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 630 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 440 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed reduction gear |
Off the line, the S 580 e 4MATIC hits 100 km/h in 4.87 s versus 6.04 s for the iX xDrive40. At this point, the S 580 e 4MATIC leads by 1.17 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC is doing 144 km/h against 127 km/h for the iX xDrive40. The gap is 0.75 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 14.36 s. The 1.41 s gap represents roughly 60 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 26.37 s, with a 3.27 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 iX xDrive40 at 200 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 7.48 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.74 seconds. The 1.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S 580 e 4MATIC W223 wins (4,87 s vs 6,04 s).
S 580 e 4MATIC W223 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,87 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 510 hp, ratio 4,84 kg/hp. iX xDrive40: 326 hp, ratio 7,48 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. iX xDrive40: 200 km/h.