Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S J1.1 wins (3,93 s vs 4,45 s).
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 4S J1.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 3,93 s+0,52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,55 s | 12,07 s+0,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,40 s | 21,83 s+0,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,30 kg/hp | 4,14 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 | Taycan 4S J1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,36 s | 1,07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,02 s | 1,79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,30 s | 2,92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 3,93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,85 s | 5,20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,47 s | 8,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,19 s | 13,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,55 s | 12,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,40 s | 21,83 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
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 | 523 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 164 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
Off the line, the Taycan 4S hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.45 s for the S 580 e 4MATIC. At this point, the Taycan 4S leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan 4S is doing 153 km/h against 149 km/h for the S 580 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.39 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan 4S crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 12.54 s. The 0.48 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 212 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan 4S finishes in 21.83 s versus 22.40 s, with a 0.57 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 Taycan 4S 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 4.14 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.56 seconds. The 0.52 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S J1.1 wins (3,93 s vs 4,45 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. Taycan 4S J1.1: 523 hp, ratio 4,14 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. Taycan 4S J1.1: 250 km/h.