C 300 d vs Skyline GT-R R34
Mercedes-Benz · Nissan
1/4 Mile winner
Skyline GT-R R34
Beats the C 300 d by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Skyline GT-R R34 beats the C 300 d by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Skyline GT-R R34 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
269 hp
276 hp
0–100 km/h
5.7s
5.6s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
I4 Turbo Diesel
2.6L Twin-Turbo Inline-6
Fuel
Diesel
Petrol
Torque
550 Nm
392 Nm
Price
$64,000
$70,000
Simulated race times
Distance
C 300 d
Skyline GT-R R34
100 m
6.192s
6.143s
1/8 mile
9.129s
9.060s
1/4 mile
13.669s
13.573s
1 km
24.293s
24.152s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: C 300 d is $64,000 vs $70,000 for the Skyline GT-R R34 — a $6,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: Skyline GT-R R34 is 0.10s quicker (5.7s vs 5.6s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the C 300 d or the Skyline GT-R R34?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Skyline GT-R R34 is faster, beating the C 300 d by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the C 300 d vs the Skyline GT-R R34?
The C 300 d hits 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, while the Skyline GT-R R34 does it in 5.6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The C 300 d produces 269 hp; the Skyline GT-R R34 produces 276 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The C 300 d tops out at 250 km/h, and the Skyline GT-R R34 reaches 250 km/h.
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