Over 0–100 km/h, Model S 85 wins (5,75 s vs 6,17 s).
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.
| Model S 85 | C 300 de Estate W206 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s−0,42 s | 6,17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s−0,42 s | 14,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s−0,91 s | 26,08 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 201 km/h | 240 km/h−39 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,82 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,98 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 | Model S 85 | C 300 de Estate W206 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 1,11 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,78 s | 2,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,46 s | 4,20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s | 6,17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,39 s | 8,80 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,43 s | 15,10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,22 s | 23,52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s | 14,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s | 26,08 s |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 240 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 362 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 599 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 108 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 313 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Model S 85 hits 100 km/h in 5.75 s versus 6.17 s for the C 300 de Estate. Despite the faster sprint time, the C 300 de Estate is 10 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the C 300 de Estate is doing 123 km/h against 137 km/h for the Model S 85. The gap is 0.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S 85 crosses the line in 13.94 s versus 14.36 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Model S 85 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S 85 finishes in 25.17 s versus 26.07 s, with a 0.91 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (240 km/h), the C 300 de Estate never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S 85 is capped at 201 km/h, the C 300 de Estate at 240 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 (5.82 kg/hp vs 6.98 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.22 seconds. The 0.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model S 85 wins (5,75 s vs 6,17 s).
Model S 85 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S 85: 362 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp. C 300 de Estate W206: 313 hp, ratio 6,98 kg/hp.
Model S 85: 201 km/h. C 300 de Estate W206: 240 km/h.