Video: Tesla Model S P85D Vs Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S Drag Race
This is a classic battle between old school and the next generation of automobiles. A drag race between the traditional internal combustion engine and a electric powered car.
The cars that are racing is a Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S and the Tesla Model S P85D. Before we get on to who the winner is, let's take a look at what the cars have under the hood.
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S:
- 5.5-liter V8
- Biturbo
- 585 hp
- 800 Nm torque
- 7-speed sports transmission
- 0 - 62 mph: 3.6 seconds
- Top speed: 250 km/h (Electronically Limited)
- AWD
Tesla Model S P85D:
- Two electric motors
- 691 hp
- 0-60 mph: 3.2 seconds
- Top speed: 155 mph
- AWD
Both the cars are identically matched, except for the engine. Now, lets take a look at what happens when the 5.5-litre biturbo V8 takes the dual electric motor on a drag strip.


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