Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 200 Saloon and Civic e:HEV are neck and neck (8,04 s vs 8,09 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | CLA 200 Saloon | Civic e:HEV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.09 s | 8.04 s | 0.05 s · Civic e:HEV |
| 400 m standing start | 15.93 s | 15.94 s | 0.01 s · CLA 200 Saloon |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.74 s | 28.45 s | 0.29 s · Civic e:HEV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h | 180 km/h | 52 km/h · CLA 200 Saloon |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.27 kg/hp | 7.49 kg/hp | better ratio · Civic e:HEV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | CLA 200 Saloon | Civic e:HEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.85 s | 2.25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.13 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.68 s | 6.16 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.09 s | 8.04 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.03 s | 10.57 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.52 s | 17.70 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.98 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.93 s · tight gap | 15.94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.74 s | 28.45 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 180 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 330 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 181 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 315 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Honda i-MMD) |
Off the line, the Civic e:HEV hits 100 km/h in 8.04 s versus 8.09 s for the CLA 200 Saloon. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the CLA 200 Saloon is doing 116 km/h against 121 km/h for the Civic e:HEV. The gap is 0.27 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the CLA 200 Saloon crosses the line in 15.93 s versus 15.94 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Civic e:HEV maxes out at 180 km/h while the CLA 200 Saloon keeps accelerating towards 232 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.19 s.
Around 413 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Civic e:HEV overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 52 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Civic e:HEV finishes in 28.45 s versus 28.73 s. The 0.29 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the CLA 200 Saloon is capped at 232 km/h, the Civic e:HEV at 180 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 (9.27 kg/hp vs 7.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.89 seconds. The 0.05 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 200 Saloon and Civic e:HEV are neck and neck (8,04 s vs 8,09 s, no significant gap).
CLA 200 Saloon goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,09 seconds (calibrated simulation).
CLA 200 Saloon: 184 hp, ratio 9,27 kg/hp. Civic e:HEV: 181 hp, ratio 7,49 kg/hp.
CLA 200 Saloon: 232 km/h. Civic e:HEV: 180 km/h.