Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 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 | G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 3,80 s+0,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,55 s | 12,03 s+0,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,40 s−0,49 s | 22,89 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+50 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,30 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,41 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 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,36 s | 1,06 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,02 s | 1,76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,30 s | 2,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 3,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,85 s | 5,01 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,47 s | 8,63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,19 s | 13,99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,55 s | 12,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,40 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 | 585 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 515 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 4.45 s for the S 580 e 4MATIC. At this point, the G6 leads by 0.65 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the G6 is doing 152 km/h against 149 km/h for the S 580 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the G6 crosses the line in 12.03 s versus 12.54 s. The 0.51 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. 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 0.44 s.
Around 838 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the S 580 e 4MATIC overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 50 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC finishes in 22.40 s versus 22.89 s. The 0.49 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
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 (4.30 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 6.56 seconds. The 0.65 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 4,45 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. G6: 480 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. G6: 200 km/h.