Over 0–100 km/h, Model S P100D wins (2,85 s vs 3,36 s).
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 P100D | AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Estate W206 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2,85 s−0,51 s | 3,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,63 s−0,39 s | 11,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,59 s−0,14 s | 19,73 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 270 km/h−20 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,94 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,22 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 P100D | AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Estate W206 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,83 s | 0,93 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,22 s | 2,54 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2,85 s | 3,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,65 s | 4,23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,99 s | 6,62 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,28 s | 9,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,63 s | 11,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,59 s | 19,73 stight gap |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 270 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 762 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 967 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 241 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 680 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 1020 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 190 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Model S P100D hits 100 km/h in 2.85 s versus 3.36 s for the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Estate. At this point, the Model S P100D leads by 0.51 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S P100D is doing 173 km/h against 169 km/h for the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Estate. The gap is 0.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S P100D crosses the line in 10.63 s versus 11.02 s. The 0.39 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Model S P100D maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Estate keeps accelerating towards 270 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.39 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Model S P100D finishes in 19.59 s versus 19.73 s, with just 0.14 s to spare. The AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Estate fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S P100D is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Estate at 270 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 (2.94 kg/hp vs 3.22 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.73 seconds. The 0.51 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model S P100D wins (2,85 s vs 3,36 s).
Model S P100D goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,85 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S P100D: 762 hp, ratio 2,94 kg/hp. AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Estate W206: 680 hp, ratio 3,22 kg/hp.
Model S P100D: 250 km/h. AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Estate W206: 270 km/h.