Sur 0–100 km/h, E 300 d W214 gagne (5,83 s vs 8,23 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.
| E 300 d W214 | XC40 B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,83 s−2,40 s | 8,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,04 s−2,07 s | 16,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,50 s−3,89 s | 29,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+70 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,15 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,17 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 | E 300 d W214 | XC40 B4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 3,12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,17 s | 5,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,83 s | 8,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,98 s | 11,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,75 s | 21,46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,44 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 14,04 s | 16,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,50 s | 29,39 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 180 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 9G-Tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | 2 |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | — |
Off the line, the E 300 d hits 100 km/h in 5.83 s versus 8.23 s for the XC40 B4. At this point, the E 300 d leads by 2.40 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the E 300 d is doing 130 km/h against 115 km/h for the XC40 B4. The gap is 1.42 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the E 300 d crosses the line in 14.03 s versus 16.10 s. The 2.07 s gap represents roughly 79 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the E 300 d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the E 300 d finishes in 25.49 s versus 29.39 s, with a 3.89 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the E 300 d is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the XC40 B4 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.15 kg/hp vs 8.17 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs auto).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.40 seconds. The 2.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, E 300 d W214 gagne (5,83 s vs 8,23 s).
E 300 d W214 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,83 secondes (simulation calibrée).
E 300 d W214 : 265 hp, ratio 7,15 kg/hp. XC40 B4 : 197 hp, ratio 8,17 kg/hp.
E 300 d W214 : 250 km/h. XC40 B4 : 180 km/h.