Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (4,21 s vs 4,42 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 | P7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s | 4,21 s+0,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,52 s−0,03 s | 12,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,35 s−2,90 s | 25,25 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+80 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,26 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,81 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 | P7 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,11 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,00 s | 1,85 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,28 s | 3,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s | 4,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,82 s | 5,64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,41 s | 9,67 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,10 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12,52 s | 12,55 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,35 s | 25,25 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 170 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 495 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 4.43 s for the S 580 e 4MATIC. At this point, the P7 leads by 0.21 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7 is doing 147 km/h against 149 km/h for the S 580 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 580 e 4MATIC crosses the line in 12.51 s versus 12.54 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
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 25.24 s, with a 2.90 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 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 (4.26 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 6.53 seconds. The 0.21 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 4,42 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. P7: 424 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. P7: 170 km/h.