Over 0–100 km/h, A6 Avant wins (7,00 s vs 7,31 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.
| CLA 220 Saloon | A6 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,31 s | 7,00 s+0,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,32 s | 15,02 s+0,30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s−0,44 s | 27,98 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+2 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,08 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,80 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 | CLA 220 Saloon | A6 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,78 s | 1,08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,00 s | 2,10 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,21 s | 4,60 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,31 s | 7,00 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,81 s | 10,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,96 s | 19,37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28,48 s | 34,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,32 s | 15,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 27,98 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 238 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 211 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A6 Avant hits 100 km/h in 7.00 s versus 7.31 s for the CLA 220 Saloon. At this point, the A6 Avant leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A6 Avant is doing 117 km/h against 122 km/h for the CLA 220 Saloon. The gap is 0.52 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the A6 Avant crosses the line in 15.02 s versus 15.32 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 238 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 238 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the CLA 220 Saloon finishes in 27.53 s versus 27.98 s. The 0.44 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The A6 Avant features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the CLA 220 Saloon’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the CLA 220 Saloon and the A6 Avant are governed to 240 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 (8.08 kg/hp vs 9.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.76 seconds. The 0.31 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, A6 Avant wins (7,00 s vs 7,31 s).
CLA 220 Saloon goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,31 seconds (calibrated simulation).
CLA 220 Saloon: 211 hp, ratio 8,08 kg/hp. A6 Avant: 204 hp, ratio 9,80 kg/hp.
CLA 220 Saloon: 240 km/h. A6 Avant: 238 km/h.