Over 0–100 km/h, S 580 e 4MATIC W223 wins (4,87 s vs 5,13 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 | Taycan J1.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,87 s−0,25 s | 5,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,96 s−0,07 s | 13,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,11 s | 22,91 s+0,20 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+20 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,84 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,15 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 | Taycan J1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,53 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 2,55 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,58 s | 4,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,87 s | 5,13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,33 s | 6,30 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,27 s | 9,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,71 s | 14,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,96 s | 13,03 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,11 s | 22,91 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 | 402 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 071 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Two-speed dog-ring rear |
Off the line, the S 580 e 4MATIC hits 100 km/h in 4.87 s versus 5.13 s for the Taycan. At this point, the S 580 e 4MATIC leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC is doing 144 km/h against 148 km/h for the Taycan. The gap is 0.21 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 13.02 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Taycan maxes out at 230 km/h while the S 580 e 4MATIC keeps accelerating towards 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.08 s.
Around 496 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Taycan overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 20 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Taycan finishes in 22.91 s versus 23.10 s. The 0.19 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The S 580 e 4MATIC features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Taycan’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
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 Taycan 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 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.15 seconds. The 0.25 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 5,13 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. Taycan J1.1: 402 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. Taycan J1.1: 230 km/h.