Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 220 Saloon wins (7,31 s vs 7,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Leon VZe | CLA 220 Saloon | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 7.31 s | 0.14 s · CLA 220 Saloon |
| 400 m standing start | 15.42 s | 15.32 s | 0.10 s · CLA 220 Saloon |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.49 s | 27.54 s | 0.05 s · Leon VZe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 240 km/h | 15 km/h · CLA 220 Saloon |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.76 kg/hp | 8.08 kg/hp | better ratio · Leon VZe |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Leon VZe | CLA 220 Saloon |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.08 s | 1.78 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.48 s | 3.00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.63 s | 5.21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 7.31 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.63 s | 9.81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.26 s | 16.96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.27 s | 28.48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.42 s | 15.32 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.49 s · tight gap | 27.54 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 240 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 | 241 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed DSG |
| 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 CLA 220 Saloon hits 100 km/h in 7.31 s versus 7.45 s for the Leon VZe. Despite lacking instant torque, 211 hp of power compensates. At this point, the CLA 220 Saloon leads by 0.14 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the CLA 220 Saloon is doing 122 km/h against 126 km/h for the Leon VZe. The gap is 0.25 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the CLA 220 Saloon crosses the line in 15.32 s versus 15.41 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Leon VZe maxes out at 225 km/h while the CLA 220 Saloon keeps accelerating towards 240 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.00 s.
Around 606 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Leon VZe overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 15 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Leon VZe finishes in 27.49 s versus 27.53 s. The 0.05 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon VZe is capped at 225 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 0.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 220 Saloon wins (7,31 s vs 7,45 s).
Leon VZe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Leon VZe: 241 hp, ratio 6,76 kg/hp. CLA 220 Saloon: 211 hp, ratio 8,08 kg/hp.
Leon VZe: 225 km/h. CLA 220 Saloon: 240 km/h.