Over 0–100 km/h, 330d Touring G20 wins (5,53 s vs 5,65 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 330d Touring G20 | C 300 d W206 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.53 s | 5.65 s | 0.12 s · 330d Touring G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.84 s | 13.88 s | 0.04 s · 330d Touring G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.34 s | 25.27 s | 0.07 s · C 300 d W206 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.47 kg/hp | 6.28 kg/hp | better ratio · C 300 d W206 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 330d Touring G20 | C 300 d W206 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.25 s | 1.22 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.08 s · tight gap | 2.12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.90 s · tight gap | 4.05 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.53 s · tight gap | 5.65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.59 s · tight gap | 7.73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.39 s | 13.34 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.70 s | 21.94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.84 s · tight gap | 13.88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.34 s | 25.27 s · tight gap |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 265 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 580 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 665 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 9G-Tronic |
Off the line, the 330d Touring hits 100 km/h in 5.53 s versus 5.65 s for the C 300 d. The 0.12 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 330d Touring is doing 131 km/h against 131 km/h for the C 300 d. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 330d Touring crosses the line in 13.83 s versus 13.88 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the C 300 d finishes in 25.26 s versus 25.34 s. The 0.08 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 330d Touring and the C 300 d are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.47 kg/hp vs 6.28 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.87 seconds. The 0.12 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 330d Touring G20 wins (5,53 s vs 5,65 s).
330d Touring G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,53 seconds (calibrated simulation).
330d Touring G20: 265 hp, ratio 6,47 kg/hp. C 300 d W206: 265 hp, ratio 6,28 kg/hp.
330d Touring G20: 250 km/h. C 300 d W206: 250 km/h.