Over 0–100 km/h, 330i G20 wins (5,88 s vs 6,03 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 330i G20 | C 300 W206 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.88 s | 6.03 s | 0.15 s · 330i G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.04 s | 14.22 s | 0.18 s · 330i G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.09 s | 25.47 s | 0.38 s · 330i G20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.70 kg/hp | 6.36 kg/hp | better ratio · 330i G20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 330i G20 | C 300 W206 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.65 s | 1.63 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.75 s | 2.70 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.41 s · tight gap | 4.52 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.88 s | 6.03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.68 s | 8.04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.65 s | 13.25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20.34 s | 21.50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.04 s | 14.22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.09 s | 25.47 s |
| 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 | 258 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 640 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 9G-Tronic automatic |
Off the line, the 330i hits 100 km/h in 5.88 s versus 6.03 s for the C 300. The 0.15 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 330i is doing 135 km/h against 132 km/h for the C 300. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 330i crosses the line in 14.04 s versus 14.22 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 330i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 330i finishes in 25.09 s versus 25.46 s, with a 0.38 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 330i and the C 300 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 (5.70 kg/hp vs 6.36 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.14 seconds. The 0.15 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, 330i G20 wins (5,88 s vs 6,03 s).
330i G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,88 seconds (calibrated simulation).
330i G20: 258 hp, ratio 5,70 kg/hp. C 300 W206: 258 hp, ratio 6,36 kg/hp.
330i G20: 250 km/h. C 300 W206: 250 km/h.