Over 0–100 km/h, S 580 e 4MATIC W223 and I-PACE EV400 are neck and neck (4,83 s vs 4,87 s, no significant gap).
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 | I-PACE EV400 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,87 s | 4,83 s+0,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,96 s−0,23 s | 13,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,11 s−1,25 s | 24,36 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+50 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,84 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,52 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 | I-PACE EV400 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 2,22 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,58 s | 3,62 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,87 s | 4,83 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,33 s | 6,40 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,27 s | 11,23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,71 s | 18,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,96 s | 13,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,11 s | 24,36 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 200 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 | 400 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 696 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 208 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the I-PACE EV400 hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 4.87 s for the S 580 e 4MATIC. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC is doing 144 km/h against 141 km/h for the I-PACE EV400. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 580 e 4MATIC crosses the line in 12.95 s versus 13.18 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 192 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC finishes in 23.10 s versus 24.36 s, with a 1.25 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 I-PACE EV400 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 5.52 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.37 seconds. The 0.04 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 and I-PACE EV400 are neck and neck (4,83 s vs 4,87 s, no significant gap).
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. I-PACE EV400: 400 hp, ratio 5,52 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. I-PACE EV400: 200 km/h.