Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (4,21 s vs 4,87 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 | P7 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.87 s | 4.21 s | 0.66 s · P7 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.96 s | 12.55 s | 0.41 s · P7 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.11 s | 25.25 s | 2.14 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 170 km/h | 80 km/h · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.84 kg/hp | 4.81 kg/hp | better ratio · P7 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 | P7 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.38 s | 1.11 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.17 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.58 s | 3.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.87 s | 4.21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.33 s | 5.64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.27 s | 9.67 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.71 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12.96 s | 12.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.11 s | 25.25 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 170 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 | 510 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 424 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 655 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the P7 hits 100 km/h in 4.22 s versus 4.87 s for the S 580 e 4MATIC. At this point, the P7 leads by 0.66 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7 is doing 147 km/h against 144 km/h for the S 580 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.44 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7 crosses the line in 12.54 s versus 12.95 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The P7 maxes out at 170 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 0.12 s.
Around 565 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the S 580 e 4MATIC overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 80 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC finishes in 23.10 s versus 25.24 s. The 2.14 s delta in favour of the S 580 e 4MATIC shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
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 P7 at 170 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 (4.84 kg/hp vs 4.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.15 seconds. The 0.66 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (4,21 s vs 4,87 s).
S 580 e 4MATIC W223 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,87 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 510 hp, ratio 4,84 kg/hp. P7: 424 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. P7: 170 km/h.