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Mustang Shelby GT500 vs BENZ EQS 53

Ford · MERCEDES

1/4 Mile winner
Mustang Shelby GT500
Beats the BENZ EQS 53 by 0.11s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Mustang Shelby GT500 beats the BENZ EQS 53 comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. Past 200 km/h, the Mustang Shelby GT500's longer legs (top speed 290 km/h) start to tell.

Spec head-to-head

Power
760 hp
751 hp
0–100 km/h
3.5s
3.4s
Top speed
290 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
Supercharged V8
ELECTRIC MOTOR
Fuel
Petrol
Electric
Torque
847 Nm
950 Nm
Price
$79,420
$102,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Mustang Shelby GT500
BENZ EQS 53
100 m
4.988s
4.916s
1/8 mile
7.378s
7.341s
1/4 mile
11.103s
11.209s
1 km
19.947s
20.762s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

If budget is the deciding factor, the Mustang Shelby GT500 is the obvious pick at $79,420 versus the BENZ EQS 53's $102,000. Choose the BENZ EQS 53 if instant torque, silent running and lower running costs matter most. Choose the Mustang Shelby GT500 if you want the soundtrack and the long-distance ease that combustion still owns.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Mustang Shelby GT500 or the BENZ EQS 53?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Mustang Shelby GT500 is faster, beating the BENZ EQS 53 by 0.11 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Mustang Shelby GT500 vs the BENZ EQS 53?

The Mustang Shelby GT500 hits 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, while the BENZ EQS 53 does it in 3.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Mustang Shelby GT500 produces 760 hp; the BENZ EQS 53 produces 751 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Mustang Shelby GT500 tops out at 290 km/h, and the BENZ EQS 53 reaches 250 km/h.

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