Over 0–100 km/h, 330e G20 wins (5,92 s vs 8,89 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 330e G20 | CLA 180 Saloon | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.92 s | 8.89 s | 2.97 s · 330e G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.23 s | 16.44 s | 2.21 s · 330e G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.25 s | 29.95 s | 3.70 s · 330e G20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 218 km/h | 12 km/h · 330e G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.90 kg/hp | 10.87 kg/hp | better ratio · 330e G20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 330e G20 | CLA 180 Saloon |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 1.75 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.22 s | 3.07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.15 s | 6.05 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.92 s | 8.89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.21 s | 12.40 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.85 s | 22.81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.58 s | 42.16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.23 s | 16.44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.25 s | 29.95 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 218 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 | 252 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 740 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the 330e hits 100 km/h in 5.92 s versus 8.89 s for the CLA 180 Saloon. The instant torque of 420 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 330e leads by 2.97 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 330e is doing 128 km/h against 111 km/h for the CLA 180 Saloon. The gap is 1.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 330e crosses the line in 14.23 s versus 16.44 s. The 2.21 s gap represents roughly 82 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 330e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 330e finishes in 26.25 s versus 29.94 s, with a 3.69 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 218 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 330e is capped at 230 km/h, the CLA 180 Saloon at 218 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.63 seconds. The 2.97 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 330e G20 wins (5,92 s vs 8,89 s).
330e G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
330e G20: 252 hp, ratio 6,90 kg/hp. CLA 180 Saloon: 156 hp, ratio 10,87 kg/hp.
330e G20: 230 km/h. CLA 180 Saloon: 218 km/h.