Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,56 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 | 520d G30 | CLA 180 Saloon | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.56 s | 8.89 s | 1.33 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 16.44 s | 0.96 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.71 s | 29.95 s | 1.24 s · 520d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 218 km/h | 7 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.37 kg/hp | 10.87 kg/hp | better ratio · 520d G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 520d G30 | CLA 180 Saloon |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.25 s | 1.75 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.41 s | 3.07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.04 s | 6.05 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.56 s | 8.89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.87 s | 12.40 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.60 s | 22.81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 41.41 s | 42.16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 16.44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.71 s | 29.95 s |
| Top speed | 225 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 780 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| 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 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.56 s versus 8.89 s for the CLA 180 Saloon. At this point, the 520d leads by 1.33 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 115 km/h against 111 km/h for the CLA 180 Saloon. The gap is 0.78 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 16.44 s. The 0.96 s gap represents roughly 36 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 520d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 520d finishes in 28.71 s versus 29.94 s, with a 1.23 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 218 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 520d is capped at 225 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.37 kg/hp vs 10.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.63 seconds. The 1.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,56 s vs 8,89 s).
520d G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,56 seconds (calibrated simulation).
520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp. CLA 180 Saloon: 156 hp, ratio 10,87 kg/hp.
520d G30: 225 km/h. CLA 180 Saloon: 218 km/h.