Over 0–100 km/h, S 580 e 4MATIC W223 wins (4,45 s vs 4,67 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 | 545e xDrive G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 4.67 s | 0.22 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 12.92 s | 0.37 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.40 s | 23.40 s | 1.00 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.30 kg/hp | 4.94 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 | 545e xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.36 s | 1.21 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.02 s · tight gap | 2.02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.30 s · tight gap | 3.41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 4.67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.85 s | 6.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.47 s | 10.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.19 s | 16.71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 12.92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.40 s | 23.40 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 585 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 515 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 945 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the S 580 e 4MATIC hits 100 km/h in 4.45 s versus 4.68 s for the 545e xDrive. The 0.22 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC is doing 149 km/h against 143 km/h for the 545e xDrive. The gap is 0.16 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 580 e 4MATIC crosses the line in 12.54 s versus 12.91 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 18 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 212 km/h versus 200 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC finishes in 22.40 s versus 23.40 s, with a 1.00 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the S 580 e 4MATIC and the 545e xDrive are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.30 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.16 seconds. The 0.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, S 580 e 4MATIC W223 wins (4,45 s vs 4,67 s).
S 580 e 4MATIC W223 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 585 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp. 545e xDrive G30: 394 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. 545e xDrive G30: 250 km/h.