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Benz S-Class S 580 vs Benz GT 53

Mercedes-Benz · Mercedes-Benz

1/4 Mile winner
Benz S-Class S 580
Beats the Benz GT 53 by 0.11s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Benz S-Class S 580 beats the Benz GT 53 comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's the 67 extra horsepower talking — the Benz S-Class S 580 simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
496 hp
429 hp
0–100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
V8
V6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
700 Nm
700 Nm
Price
$116,000
$99,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Benz S-Class S 580
Benz GT 53
100 m
5.511s
5.566s
1/8 mile
8.173s
8.251s
1/4 mile
12.348s
12.456s
1 km
22.372s
22.526s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Benz GT 53 is $99,000 vs $116,000 for the Benz S-Class S 580 — a $17,000 gap. Power: Benz S-Class S 580 makes 67 hp more (496 vs 429).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Benz S-Class S 580 or the Benz GT 53?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Benz S-Class S 580 is faster, beating the Benz GT 53 by 0.11 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Benz S-Class S 580 vs the Benz GT 53?

The Benz S-Class S 580 hits 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, while the Benz GT 53 does it in 4.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Benz S-Class S 580 produces 496 hp; the Benz GT 53 produces 429 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Benz S-Class S 580 tops out at 250 km/h, and the Benz GT 53 reaches 250 km/h.

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