Over 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 wins (4,67 s vs 6,83 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M240i F44 | CLA 250+ with EQ technology | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.67 s | 6.83 s | 2.17 s · M240i F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.78 s | 15.00 s | 2.22 s · M240i F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.04 s | 26.90 s | 3.86 s · M240i F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 210 km/h | 40 km/h · M240i F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.49 kg/hp | 7.56 kg/hp | better ratio · M240i F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M240i F44 | CLA 250+ with EQ technology |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 1.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.21 s | 3.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.53 s | 5.20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.67 s | 6.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.03 s | 8.93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.80 s | 15.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.53 s | 26.18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.78 s | 15.00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.04 s | 26.90 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 210 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 | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 272 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 335 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 055 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the M240i hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 6.83 s for the CLA 250+ with EQ technology. Despite lacking instant torque, 340 hp of power compensates. At this point, the M240i leads by 2.17 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M240i is doing 147 km/h against 128 km/h for the CLA 250+ with EQ technology. The gap is 1.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M240i crosses the line in 12.78 s versus 15.00 s. The 2.22 s gap represents roughly 93 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M240i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M240i finishes in 23.03 s versus 26.90 s, with a 3.86 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M240i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the CLA 250+ with EQ technology at 210 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 10.25 seconds. The 2.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 wins (4,67 s vs 6,83 s).
M240i F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,67 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M240i F44: 340 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. CLA 250+ with EQ technology: 272 hp, ratio 7,56 kg/hp.
M240i F44: 250 km/h. CLA 250+ with EQ technology: 210 km/h.