Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD wins (4,26 s vs 4,45 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 | Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 4,26 s+0,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,55 s−0,07 s | 12,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,40 s−0,78 s | 23,18 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+17 km/h | 233 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,30 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,19 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 | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,36 s | 1,13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,02 s | 1,88 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,30 s | 3,13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 4,26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,85 s | 5,71 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,47 s | 10,08 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,19 s | 16,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,55 s | 12,62 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,40 s | 23,18 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 233 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 | 358 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 637 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 857 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 4.26 s versus 4.45 s for the S 580 e 4MATIC. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range AWD leads by 0.19 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is doing 145 km/h against 149 km/h for the S 580 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.11 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 12.62 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 212 km/h versus 199 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC finishes in 22.40 s versus 23.17 s, with a 0.78 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 Model 3 Long Range AWD at 233 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 5.19 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.60 seconds. The 0.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD wins (4,26 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. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 358 hp, ratio 5,19 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h.