Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range wins (3,86 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.
| Model S Long Range | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,86 s−0,56 s | 4,42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,61 s−0,91 s | 12,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,77 s−1,58 s | 22,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,31 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,26 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 | Model S Long Range | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,15 s | 1,35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,92 s | 2,00 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,08 s | 3,28 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,86 s | 4,42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,75 s | 5,82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,38 s | 9,41 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,09 s | 14,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,61 s | 12,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,77 s | 22,35 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 585 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 495 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Model S Long Range hits 100 km/h in 3.86 s versus 4.43 s for the S 580 e 4MATIC. At this point, the Model S Long Range leads by 0.57 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Long Range is doing 164 km/h against 149 km/h for the S 580 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.54 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Long Range crosses the line in 11.60 s versus 12.51 s. The 0.91 s gap represents roughly 47 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 231 km/h versus 212 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.76 s versus 22.34 s, with a 1.58 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 Model S Long Range and the S 580 e 4MATIC are governed to 249 (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 (3.31 kg/hp vs 4.26 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.53 seconds. The 0.57 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range wins (3,86 s vs 4,42 s).
Model S Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,31 kg/hp. S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 585 hp, ratio 4,26 kg/hp.
Model S Long Range: 250 km/h. S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h.