Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 4,87 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 | G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,87 s | 3,80 s+1,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,96 s | 12,03 s+0,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,11 s | 22,89 s+0,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+50 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,84 kg/hp | 4,41 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,06 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 1,76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,58 s | 2,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,87 s | 3,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,33 s | 5,01 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,27 s | 8,63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,71 s | 13,99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,96 s | 12,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,11 s | 22,89 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 | 480 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the G6 hits 100 km/h in 3.80 s versus 4.87 s for the S 580 e 4MATIC. At this point, the G6 leads by 1.07 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the G6 is doing 152 km/h against 144 km/h for the S 580 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.75 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the G6 crosses the line in 12.03 s versus 12.95 s. The 0.92 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The G6 maxes out at 200 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 0.96 s.
At 1,000 metres, the G6 finishes in 22.89 s versus 23.10 s, with just 0.21 s to spare. The S 580 e 4MATIC fails to fully close the launch gap.
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 G6 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 4.41 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 1.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 4,87 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. G6: 480 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. G6: 200 km/h.