Over 0–100 km/h, V60 B5 AWD Geartronic wins (6,71 s vs 8,15 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.
| V60 B5 AWD Geartronic | C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain W206 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,71 s−1,44 s | 8,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,89 s−0,86 s | 15,75 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,10 s−1,80 s | 28,90 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 231 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,85 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 | V60 B5 AWD Geartronic | C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain W206 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,82 s | 1,23 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,71 s | 2,44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,76 s | 5,51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,71 s | 8,15 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,04 s | 11,41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,07 s | 20,85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,80 s | 35,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,89 s | 15,75 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,10 s | 28,90 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 231 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 752 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic 48V MHEV |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 440 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 940 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the V60 B5 AWD Geartronic hits 100 km/h in 6.71 s versus 8.15 s for the C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain. The 1.44 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the V60 B5 AWD Geartronic is doing 125 km/h against 113 km/h for the C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain. The gap is 0.34 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the V60 B5 AWD Geartronic crosses the line in 14.89 s versus 15.75 s. The 0.86 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the V60 B5 AWD Geartronic continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the V60 B5 AWD Geartronic finishes in 27.10 s versus 28.90 s, with a 1.80 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 231 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the V60 B5 AWD Geartronic and the C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain are governed to 230 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.92 kg/hp vs 9.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.25 seconds. The 1.44 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, V60 B5 AWD Geartronic wins (6,71 s vs 8,15 s).
V60 B5 AWD Geartronic goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
V60 B5 AWD Geartronic: 253 hp, ratio 6,92 kg/hp. C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain W206: 197 hp, ratio 9,85 kg/hp.
V60 B5 AWD Geartronic: 230 km/h. C 220 d 4MATIC T-Modell All-Terrain W206: 231 km/h.