Sur 0–100 km/h, 330d Touring G20 gagne (5,41 s vs 5,65 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 330d Touring G20 | C 300 d W206 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,41 s−0,24 s | 5,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,73 s−0,15 s | 13,88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,07 s−0,20 s | 25,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,19 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,28 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 330d Touring G20 | C 300 d W206 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,34 s | 1,22 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,12 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,83 s | 4,05 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,41 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,39 s | 7,73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,90 s | 13,34 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,58 s | 21,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,73 s | 13,88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,07 s | 25,27 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 665 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 9G-Tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 330d Touring hits 100 km/h in 5.41 s versus 5.65 s for the C 300 d. The 0.24 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 330d Touring is doing 133 km/h against 131 km/h for the C 300 d. The gap is 0.09 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 330d Touring crosses the line in 13.73 s versus 13.88 s. The 0.15 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 330d Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 330d Touring finishes in 25.07 s versus 25.26 s, with a 0.20 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 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 (6.19 kg/hp vs 6.28 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs auto).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.87 seconds. The 0.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 330d Touring G20 gagne (5,41 s vs 5,65 s).
330d Touring G20 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,41 secondes (simulation calibrée).
330d Touring G20 : 286 hp, ratio 6,19 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.