Over 0–100 km/h, S 580 e 4MATIC W223 wins (4,42 s vs 5,58 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 | 740Le iPerformance G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.42 s | 5.58 s | 1.16 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.52 s | 13.77 s | 1.25 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.35 s | 25.05 s | 2.70 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.26 kg/hp | 5.95 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 | 740Le iPerformance G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.29 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.00 s · tight gap | 2.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.28 s | 3.85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.42 s | 5.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.82 s | 7.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.41 s | 12.85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.10 s | 21.11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.52 s | 13.77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.35 s | 25.05 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 495 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 940 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the S 580 e 4MATIC hits 100 km/h in 4.43 s versus 5.58 s for the 740Le iPerformance. At this point, the S 580 e 4MATIC leads by 1.16 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC is doing 149 km/h against 132 km/h for the 740Le iPerformance. The gap is 0.71 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 580 e 4MATIC crosses the line in 12.51 s versus 13.77 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 56 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 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC finishes in 22.34 s versus 25.05 s, with a 2.70 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 740Le iPerformance 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 (4.26 kg/hp vs 5.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.68 seconds. The 1.16 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 (4,42 s vs 5,58 s).
S 580 e 4MATIC W223 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,42 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 585 hp, ratio 4,26 kg/hp. 740Le iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 5,95 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. 740Le iPerformance G11: 250 km/h.