Over 0–100 km/h, 745Le G11 and C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 are neck and neck (5,29 s vs 5,36 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 745Le G11 | C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.36 s | 5.29 s | 0.07 s · C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.47 s | 13.55 s | 0.08 s · 745Le G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.97 s | 24.54 s | 0.57 s · 745Le G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 240 km/h | 10 km/h · 745Le G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.19 kg/hp | 5.59 kg/hp | better ratio · 745Le G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 745Le G11 | C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.54 s | 1.36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.56 s | 2.05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.08 s | 3.73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.36 s | 5.29 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.93 s | 7.11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.15 s | 12.14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.34 s | 19.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.47 s · tight gap | 13.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.97 s | 24.54 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 240 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 | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 045 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 381 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon hits 100 km/h in 5.29 s versus 5.36 s for the 745Le. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon is doing 135 km/h against 141 km/h for the 745Le. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 745Le crosses the line in 13.47 s versus 13.55 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 745Le continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 745Le finishes in 23.97 s versus 24.53 s, with a 0.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 745Le’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 745Le is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon at 240 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.19 kg/hp vs 5.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.28 seconds. The 0.07 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, 745Le G11 and C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 are neck and neck (5,29 s vs 5,36 s, no significant gap).
745Le G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
745Le G11: 394 hp, ratio 5,19 kg/hp. C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206: 381 hp, ratio 5,59 kg/hp.
745Le G11: 250 km/h. C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206: 240 km/h.