Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le iPerformance G11 wins (5,58 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.
| 740Le iPerformance G11 | CLA 220 Saloon | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s−1,73 s | 7,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,77 s−1,55 s | 15,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,05 s−2,49 s | 27,54 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+10 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,95 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,08 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 | 740Le iPerformance G11 | CLA 220 Saloon |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,78 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,14 s | 3,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,85 s | 5,21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s | 7,31 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,52 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,85 s | 16,96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,11 s | 28,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,77 s | 15,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,05 s | 27,54 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 240 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 940 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 211 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the 740Le iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 7.31 s for the CLA 220 Saloon. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 740Le iPerformance leads by 1.73 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 740Le iPerformance is doing 132 km/h against 122 km/h for the CLA 220 Saloon. The gap is 1.12 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740Le iPerformance crosses the line in 13.77 s versus 15.32 s. The 1.55 s gap represents roughly 64 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 740Le iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740Le iPerformance finishes in 25.05 s versus 27.53 s, with a 2.49 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 740Le iPerformance is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the CLA 220 Saloon at 240 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 11.41 seconds. The 1.73 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le iPerformance G11 wins (5,58 s vs 7,31 s).
740Le iPerformance G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
740Le iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 5,95 kg/hp. CLA 220 Saloon: 211 hp, ratio 8,08 kg/hp.
740Le iPerformance G11: 250 km/h. CLA 220 Saloon: 240 km/h.