Over 0–100 km/h, C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 wins (5,29 s vs 5,98 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.98 s
| Measure | C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.29 s | 5.98 s | 0.69 s · C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.55 s | 14.27 s | 0.72 s · C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.54 s | 26.41 s | 1.87 s · C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 230 km/h | 10 km/h · C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.59 kg/hp | 6.23 kg/hp | better ratio · C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.36 s | 1.31 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.05 s · tight gap | 2.11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.73 s | 4.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.29 s | 5.98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.11 s | 8.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.14 s | 15.16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.52 s | 28.87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.55 s | 14.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.54 s | 26.41 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 230 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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon hits 100 km/h in 5.29 s versus 5.98 s for the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300. At this point, the C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon leads by 0.69 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon is doing 135 km/h against 127 km/h for the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300. The gap is 0.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon crosses the line in 13.55 s versus 14.27 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon finishes in 24.53 s versus 26.41 s, with a 1.87 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 230 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.59 kg/hp vs 6.23 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.63 seconds. The 0.69 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 Saloon W206 wins (5,29 s vs 5,98 s).
C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206: 381 hp, ratio 5,59 kg/hp. 7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp.
C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206: 240 km/h. 7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h.