Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 5,29 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | G6 | C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.80 s | 5.29 s | 1.49 s · G6 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.03 s | 13.55 s | 1.52 s · G6 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 24.54 s | 1.65 s · G6 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 240 km/h | 40 km/h · C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.41 kg/hp | 5.59 kg/hp | better ratio · G6 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | G6 | C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.06 s | 1.36 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.76 s | 2.05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.86 s | 3.73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.80 s | 5.29 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.01 s | 7.11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.63 s | 12.14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.99 s | 19.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.03 s | 13.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 24.54 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 240 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 | 480 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 381 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the G6 hits 100 km/h in 3.80 s versus 5.29 s for the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine. At this point, the G6 leads by 1.49 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the G6 is doing 152 km/h against 135 km/h for the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine. The gap is 1.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the G6 crosses the line in 12.03 s versus 13.55 s. The 1.52 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the G6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the G6 finishes in 22.89 s versus 24.53 s, with a 1.64 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (240 km/h), the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G6 is capped at 200 km/h, the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine 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 (4.41 kg/hp vs 5.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.28 seconds. The 1.49 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 5,29 s).
G6 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,80 seconds (calibrated simulation).
G6: 480 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp. C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206: 381 hp, ratio 5,59 kg/hp.
G6: 200 km/h. C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206: 240 km/h.