Over 0–100 km/h, S 580 e 4MATIC W223 wins (4,42 s vs 8,36 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 | 9 E-Tense 250 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.42 s | 8.36 s | 3.93 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.52 s | 16.22 s | 3.70 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.35 s | 28.57 s | 6.22 s · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 235 km/h | 15 km/h · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.26 kg/hp | 7.51 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 | 9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 2.40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.00 s | 4.01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.28 s | 6.47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.42 s | 8.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.82 s | 10.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.41 s | 18.12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.10 s | 31.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.52 s | 16.22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.35 s | 28.57 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 235 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 | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the S 580 e 4MATIC hits 100 km/h in 4.43 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the S 580 e 4MATIC leads by 3.93 s and sits roughly 31 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC is doing 149 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 2.72 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 16.22 s. The 3.70 s gap represents roughly 146 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 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 580 e 4MATIC finishes in 22.34 s versus 28.57 s, with a 6.22 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the S 580 e 4MATIC never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.26 kg/hp vs 7.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 3.93 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 8,36 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. 9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. 9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.