Over 0–100 km/h, 520i G30 wins (7,75 s vs 8,09 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 520i G30 | CLA 200 Saloon | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.75 s | 8.09 s | 0.34 s · 520i G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.66 s | 15.93 s | 0.27 s · 520i G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.68 s | 28.74 s | 0.06 s · 520i G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h | 232 km/h | 1 km/h · CLA 200 Saloon |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.37 kg/hp | 9.27 kg/hp | better ratio · 520i G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 520i G30 | CLA 200 Saloon |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.56 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.75 s | 3.13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.34 s | 5.68 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.75 s | 8.09 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.84 s | 11.03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.96 s | 19.52 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 37.89 s | 33.98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.66 s | 15.93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.68 s · tight gap | 28.74 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h | 232 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 330 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the 520i hits 100 km/h in 7.75 s versus 8.09 s for the CLA 200 Saloon. At this point, the 520i leads by 0.34 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520i is doing 116 km/h against 116 km/h for the CLA 200 Saloon. The gap is 0.30 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520i crosses the line in 15.66 s versus 15.93 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 520i finishes in 28.68 s versus 28.73 s, with just 0.06 s to spare. The CLA 200 Saloon fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 520i is capped at 235 km/h, the CLA 200 Saloon at 232 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 (8.37 kg/hp vs 9.27 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.89 seconds. The 0.34 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520i G30 wins (7,75 s vs 8,09 s).
520i G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
520i G30: 184 hp, ratio 8,37 kg/hp. CLA 200 Saloon: 184 hp, ratio 9,27 kg/hp.
520i G30: 231 km/h. CLA 200 Saloon: 232 km/h.