Over 0–100 km/h, C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 wins (5,29 s vs 6,86 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
6.86 s
| Measure | C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 | iX3 G08 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.29 s | 6.86 s | 1.57 s · C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.55 s | 15.08 s | 1.53 s · C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.54 s | 27.54 s | 3.00 s · C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 180 km/h | 60 km/h · C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.59 kg/hp | 7.64 kg/hp | better ratio · C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 | iX3 G08 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.36 s | 1.89 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.05 s | 3.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.73 s | 5.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.29 s | 6.86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.11 s | 9.11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.14 s | 16.42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.52 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.55 s | 15.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.54 s | 27.54 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 180 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 | 381 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine hits 100 km/h in 5.29 s versus 6.86 s for the iX3. At this point, the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine leads by 1.57 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine is doing 135 km/h against 126 km/h for the iX3. The gap is 1.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine crosses the line in 13.55 s versus 15.07 s. The 1.52 s gap represents roughly 64 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine finishes in 24.53 s versus 27.54 s, with a 3.00 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine is capped at 240 km/h, the iX3 at 180 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 (5.59 kg/hp vs 7.64 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.53 seconds. The 1.57 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 wins (5,29 s vs 6,86 s).
C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206: 381 hp, ratio 5,59 kg/hp. iX3 G08: 286 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp.
C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206: 240 km/h. iX3 G08: 180 km/h.