Over 0–100 km/h, C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 and E 400 e 4MATIC W214 are neck and neck (5,29 s vs 5,30 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.
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| Measure | C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.29 s | 5.30 s | 0.01 s · C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.55 s | 13.57 s | 0.02 s · C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.54 s | 24.58 s | 0.04 s · C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 250 km/h | 10 km/h · E 400 e 4MATIC W214 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.59 kg/hp | 5.89 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 | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.36 s | 1.36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.05 s · tight gap | 2.06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.73 s · tight gap | 3.74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.29 s · tight gap | 5.30 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.11 s · tight gap | 7.13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.14 s · tight gap | 12.19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.52 s · tight gap | 19.66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.55 s · tight gap | 13.57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.54 s · tight gap | 24.58 s |
| Top speed limited | 240 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 | 381 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 381 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 245 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine hits 100 km/h in 5.29 s versus 5.31 s for the E 400 e 4MATIC. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine is doing 135 km/h against 135 km/h for the E 400 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.01 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine crosses the line in 13.55 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine finishes in 24.53 s versus 24.58 s, with a 0.04 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine is capped at 240 km/h, the E 400 e 4MATIC at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 5.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.31 seconds. The 0.01 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, C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 and E 400 e 4MATIC W214 are neck and neck (5,29 s vs 5,30 s, no significant gap).
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. E 400 e 4MATIC W214: 381 hp, ratio 5,89 kg/hp.
C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206: 240 km/h. E 400 e 4MATIC W214: 250 km/h.