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Tesla Model S Long Range vs Mercedes G 580 W463: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

grand tourer · 2021 vs 2024 · Methodology
TeslaBEV

Model S Long Range

670 hp · 908 Nm · 2,069 kg · 2021

VS
MercedesBEV

G 580 W463

587 hp · 1164 Nm · 1,399 kg · 2024

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Tesla

Model S Long Range

3,09kg/hpcompensated by −670 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power670 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque908 Nm
Weight2 069 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
Mercedes

G 580 W463

2,38kg/hpratio better by 0,70 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power587 hpPending
Torque1164 Nm
Weight1 399 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Model S Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Model S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,09 kg/hp. G 580 W463: 587 hp, ratio 2,38 kg/hp.

Model S Long Range: 250 km/h. G 580 W463: 180 km/h.