797 horsepower can be difficult in real-world conditions.
We understand what you are thinking. This is not a fair fight. The Dodge Charger Hellcat is already one of the most powerful muscle sedans. This Redeye is even more muscular. It seems futile to compare a Mercedes E-Class wagon with a wild E63S. It’s not about which car wins but how badly Dodge takes Mercedes to Gappletown. It is possible.
The hellkitty has a substantial power advantage over the Merc. The Charger’s supercharged 6.2-liter V8 produces 797 horsepower (594kW) and the Charger has no less than 794 horsepower (794 kilowatts). The AMG’s twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 produces 603 horsepower (450 kW) and is not lacking in muscle. It is a formidable competitor in the world of wagons. However, with 4,600 pounds to transport, it is not lightweight. It’s not competing against another long roof.
Mercedes is fortunate that the Dodge Charger can be described as a wagon in terms of mass. The sedan’s weight is 4,600 pounds and only two tires provide power. The E63S wagon is all-wheel driven and can reach 60 mph faster than the Charger. This Sam CarLegion race on YouTube is not on paper. It’s also not on a pre-prepared drag strip. This contest might not be as close to your expectations.
It is, at least from a rolling start. Four runs are made by the competitors, starting at 50 km/h (31 MPH). The Charger wins every run except one, which was separated by multiple cars. The contest was close until the Charger lost traction, which resulted in a narrow win and a narrow loss to the Mercedes.
The video concludes with a drag race from a stand-start to determine how much traction the E63S has over the Charger. If you’re interested in gaps, this video might help you to remember that an AMG-badged stationwagon to race from a dig is not something to be taken lightly. Except if you’re riding in an AMG-badged wagon.
Let’s just keep it that way.