Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 4,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | G6 | S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.80 s | 4.45 s | 0.65 s · G6 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.03 s | 12.59 s | 0.56 s · G6 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 22.69 s | 0.20 s · S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 250 km/h | 50 km/h · S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.41 kg/hp | 4.89 kg/hp | better ratio · G6 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | G6 | S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.06 s | 1.04 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.76 s · tight gap | 1.78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.86 s | 3.16 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.80 s | 4.45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.01 s | 5.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.63 s | 9.77 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.99 s | 15.18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.03 s | 12.59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 22.69 s |
| Top speed limited | 200 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 480 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 449 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 195 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the G6 hits 100 km/h in 3.80 s versus 4.45 s for the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version. The instant torque of 660 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the G6 leads by 0.65 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the G6 is doing 152 km/h against 145 km/h for the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version. The gap is 0.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the G6 crosses the line in 12.03 s versus 12.59 s. The 0.56 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The G6 maxes out at 200 km/h while the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version keeps accelerating towards 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.58 s.
Around 928 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 50 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version finishes in 22.69 s versus 22.89 s. The 0.20 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G6 is capped at 200 km/h, the S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.84 seconds. The 0.65 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 4,45 s).
G6 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,80 seconds (calibrated simulation).
G6: 480 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp. S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 449 hp, ratio 4,89 kg/hp.
G6: 200 km/h. S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 250 km/h.