New Mercedes C63 AMG (hybrid) vs Insanely fast Volvo EX30 (full electric) - Drag Race!

Today's drag race is a battle between EV and petrol power (augmented by battery power). The new Mercedes-AMG C63 S takes on the lightning fast Volvo EX30 which costs less than half the list price of the Merc C63 AMG.

Can the Mercedes-AMG put down all 500 kW and 1020 Nm of torque without wheel-spinning and losing time on the launch? The Volvo makes do with just 315 kW and 543 Nm but it's lighter and able to launch like a rocket. Let's see who wins this battle of EV vs ICE.

Find a used C63 here - https://www.cars.co.za/usedcars/?make_model_variant=Mercedes-AMG[C-Class][C63]&sort=date_d&price_type=listing_price

Find a used EX30 here
https://www.cars.co.za/usedcars/volvo/ex30/