Over 0–100 km/h, S 580 e 4MATIC W223 wins (4,45 s vs 6,86 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 | iX3 G08 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 6.86 s | 2.41 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 15.08 s | 2.53 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.40 s | 27.54 s | 5.14 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 180 km/h | 70 km/h · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.30 kg/hp | 7.64 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 | iX3 G08 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.36 s | 1.89 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.02 s | 3.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.30 s | 5.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 6.86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.85 s | 9.11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.47 s | 16.42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.19 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 15.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.40 s | 27.54 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 180 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the S 580 e 4MATIC hits 100 km/h in 4.45 s versus 6.86 s for the iX3. At this point, the S 580 e 4MATIC leads by 2.41 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC is doing 149 km/h against 126 km/h for the iX3. The gap is 1.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 580 e 4MATIC crosses the line in 12.54 s versus 15.07 s. The 2.53 s gap represents roughly 104 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 212 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC finishes in 22.40 s versus 27.54 s, with a 5.14 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 iX3 at 180 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 (4.30 kg/hp vs 7.64 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.53 seconds. The 2.41 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 (4,45 s vs 6,86 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. iX3 G08: 286 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. iX3 G08: 180 km/h.