Over 0–100 km/h, C 200 W206 wins (7,34 s vs 8,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 9 E-Tense 250 | C 200 W206 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 7.34 s | 1.02 s · C 200 W206 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 15.45 s | 0.77 s · C 200 W206 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 27.65 s | 0.92 s · C 200 W206 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 246 km/h | 11 km/h · C 200 W206 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.51 kg/hp | 7.82 kg/hp | better ratio · 9 E-Tense 250 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 9 E-Tense 250 | C 200 W206 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.40 s | 2.10 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.01 s | 3.19 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.47 s | 5.40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 7.34 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 9.94 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 16.93 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.70 s | 28.90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 15.45 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 27.65 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 246 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 | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 595 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 9G-Tronic automatic |
Off the line, the C 200 hits 100 km/h in 7.34 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 204 hp of power compensates. At this point, the C 200 leads by 1.02 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the C 200 is doing 122 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.73 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the C 200 crosses the line in 15.44 s versus 16.22 s. The 0.77 s gap represents roughly 32 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the C 200 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the C 200 finishes in 27.64 s versus 28.57 s, with a 0.92 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 246 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 246 km/h, the C 200 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
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 12.32 seconds. The 1.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, C 200 W206 wins (7,34 s vs 8,36 s).
9 E-Tense 250 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp. C 200 W206: 204 hp, ratio 7,82 kg/hp.
9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. C 200 W206: 246 km/h.