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Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic vs Ariel P40 (Hipercar) Quad-motor AWD
MODEL
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Models
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Ariel P40 (Hipercar) – Quad-Motor AWD |
LAUNCH
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Announced
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October 2025 (Shanghai)
2017 (concept), revealed in 2022 |
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Status
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Concept car (not in production)
Prototype phase, low-volume production expected |
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Country of origin
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Germany
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Base Price
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$1.2M |
PERFORMANCE
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Power
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Dual-motor AWD (estimated 450 hp)
1,180 bhp Four electric motors (one per wheel), AWD |
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Torque
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Around 700 Nm (estimated)
1,820 Nm |
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Acceleration
The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
3 s (0–100 km/h, estimated)
0–100 km/h in ~2.4 s |
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Max Speed
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200 km/h (estimated)
250 km/h |
BATTERY
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Capacity
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42 kWh (optional 56 kWh) |
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Tech
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Full EV with solar-active body paint that generates power
Liquid-cooled lithium-ion |
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Range
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200 km |
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Consumption
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High under full load |
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Recuperation
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Yes |
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Heat Pump
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AC Charging
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Yes |
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DC Charging
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Fast charging (~45–50 min to 80%) |
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Others
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Solar panels integrated into the body
Jet turbine generator (35 kW) as optional range extender |
BODY
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Type
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2-door luxury coupe
2-door coupe, 2 seats |
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Platform
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Concept EV architecture
Bespoke aluminium and carbon monocoque |
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Drag Co-Efficient
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Optimized for downforce |
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Clearance
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Very low |
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Weight
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1,750 kg |
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Suspension
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Steer-by-wire + rear-axle steering
Race-spec double wishbone |
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Wheels
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Lightweight forged alloys |
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Trunk/Boot
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Minimal |
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Others
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Retro art-deco look with illuminated “Iconic Grille”
Lounge-style interior, aerodynamic silhouette
Extreme aero: diffusers, fans, wings |
DISPLAYS
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Centre
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Floating “Zeppelin” glass dashboard
Small digital screen |
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Driver's Display
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Analogue-digital hybrid
Race-style digital cluster |
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Head-Up
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No |
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Others
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Minimal UI |
COMFORT
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Seats
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Analogue-digital hybrid
2 fixed bucket seats |
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Roof
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Fixed |
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Parking Aids
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Level 4 self-driving preview, neuromorphic AI computing
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Connectivity
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Basic telemetry |
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Others
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Brass trim, mother-of-pearl inlays, sustainable fabrics
Built purely for performance |
SAFETY
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Driving Aids
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Level 4 autonomous concept
None |
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Self Driving
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Fully automated
No |
Note
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Others
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Jet turbine only charges battery, does not drive wheels
Designed for short, high-intensity driving
Ultra-rare, hand-built EV hypercar with extreme focus on performance and engineering |
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