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Tesla Model S Performance 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 · 2019 vs 2024
TeslaBEV

Model S Performance

778 hp · 1139 Nm · 2,250 kg · 2019

VS
MercedesBEV

G 580 W463

587 hp · 1164 Nm · 1,399 kg · 2024

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.

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Under the bonnet

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

Tesla

Model S Performance

2,89kg/hpcompensated by −851 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power778 hpDual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque1139 Nm
Weight2 250 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
Mercedes

G 580 W463

2,38kg/hpratio better by 0,51 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 Performance goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,53 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Model S Performance: 778 hp, ratio 2,89 kg/hp. G 580 W463: 587 hp, ratio 2,38 kg/hp.

Model S Performance: 262 km/h. G 580 W463: 180 km/h.