Over 0–100 km/h, 320e G20 wins (7,46 s vs 7,59 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 320e G20 | E 220 d W214 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.46 s | 7.59 s | 0.13 s · 320e G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.44 s | 15.52 s | 0.08 s · 320e G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.77 s | 28.12 s | 0.65 s · E 220 d W214 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 236 km/h | 21 km/h · E 220 d W214 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.65 kg/hp | 9.49 kg/hp | better ratio · 320e G20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 320e G20 | E 220 d W214 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 1.60 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.37 s | 2.83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.96 s | 5.41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.46 s · tight gap | 7.59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.74 s | 10.47 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.97 s | 18.48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 46.63 s | 31.90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.44 s · tight gap | 15.52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.77 s | 28.12 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 236 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 440 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 870 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 9G-Tronic |
Off the line, the 320e hits 100 km/h in 7.46 s versus 7.59 s for the E 220 d. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 320e leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 320e is doing 115 km/h against 118 km/h for the E 220 d. The gap is 0.26 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320e crosses the line in 15.43 s versus 15.51 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 320e maxes out at 215 km/h while the E 220 d keeps accelerating towards 236 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.13 s.
Around 477 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the E 220 d overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 21 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the E 220 d finishes in 28.12 s versus 28.77 s. The 0.65 s delta in favour of the E 220 d shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 320e is capped at 220 km/h, the E 220 d at 236 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.74 seconds. The 0.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 320e G20 wins (7,46 s vs 7,59 s).
320e G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp. E 220 d W214: 197 hp, ratio 9,49 kg/hp.
320e G20: 215 km/h. E 220 d W214: 236 km/h.