Sur 0–100 km/h, CLA 180 Saloon gagne (8,89 s vs 10,23 s).
Performance comparison
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.
| CLA 180 Saloon | Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,89 s−1,34 s | 10,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,44 s−1,03 s | 17,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,95 s−1,94 s | 31,89 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 218 km/h+24 km/h | 194 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,87 kg/hp | 10,85 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | CLA 180 Saloon | Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,75 s | 2,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,07 s | 3,76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,05 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,89 s | 10,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,40 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,81 s | 29,24 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 42,16 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 16,44 s | 17,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,95 s | 31,89 s |
| Top speed | 218 km/h | 194 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 125 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 356 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the CLA 180 Saloon hits 100 km/h in 8.89 s versus 10.23 s for the Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125. At this point, the CLA 180 Saloon leads by 1.34 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the CLA 180 Saloon is doing 111 km/h against 106 km/h for the Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125. The gap is 0.77 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the CLA 180 Saloon crosses the line in 16.44 s versus 17.47 s. The 1.03 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the CLA 180 Saloon continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 155 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the CLA 180 Saloon finishes in 29.94 s versus 31.88 s, with a 1.94 s lead.
Electronically capped at 218 km/h, the CLA 180 Saloon never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.87 kg/hp vs 10.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.18 seconds. The 1.34 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, CLA 180 Saloon gagne (8,89 s vs 10,23 s).
CLA 180 Saloon passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,89 secondes (simulation calibrée).
CLA 180 Saloon : 156 hp, ratio 10,87 kg/hp. Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 : 125 hp, ratio 10,85 kg/hp.
CLA 180 Saloon : 218 km/h. Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 : 194 km/h.