Over 0–100 km/h, C 220 d W206 wins (7,27 s vs 7,79 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.
| C 220 d W206 | A4 40 TDI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,27 s−0,52 s | 7,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,28 s−0,49 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,67 s−0,42 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 237 km/h | 242 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,20 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,29 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 | C 220 d W206 | A4 40 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,60 s | 2,16 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,82 s | 3,61 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,23 s | 5,84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,27 s | 7,79 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,96 s | 10,28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,47 s | 17,57 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,23 s | 30,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,28 s | 15,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,67 s | 28,09 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 242 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 440 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 640 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 9G-Tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the C 220 d hits 100 km/h in 7.27 s versus 7.79 s for the A4 40 TDI. At this point, the C 220 d leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the C 220 d is doing 120 km/h against 122 km/h for the A4 40 TDI. The gap is 0.55 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the C 220 d crosses the line in 15.28 s versus 15.77 s. The 0.49 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The C 220 d maxes out at 237 km/h while the A4 40 TDI keeps accelerating towards 242 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.45 s.
At 1,000 metres, the C 220 d finishes in 27.67 s versus 28.08 s, with just 0.42 s to spare. The A4 40 TDI fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 237 km/h, the C 220 d 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.20 kg/hp vs 8.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.76 seconds. The 0.52 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, C 220 d W206 wins (7,27 s vs 7,79 s).
C 220 d W206 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,27 seconds (calibrated simulation).
C 220 d W206: 200 hp, ratio 8,20 kg/hp. A4 40 TDI: 190 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
C 220 d W206: 237 km/h. A4 40 TDI: 242 km/h.