Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 200 Saloon wins (8,09 s vs 10,38 s).
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 | 116d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.09 s | 10.38 s | 2.29 s · CLA 200 Saloon |
| 400 m standing start | 15.93 s | 17.62 s | 1.69 s · CLA 200 Saloon |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.74 s | 31.82 s | 3.08 s · CLA 200 Saloon |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h | 200 km/h | 32 km/h · CLA 200 Saloon |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.27 kg/hp | 11.85 kg/hp | better ratio · CLA 200 Saloon |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | CLA 200 Saloon | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.85 s | 2.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.13 s | 4.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.68 s | 7.32 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.09 s | 10.38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.03 s | 14.43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.52 s | 27.75 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.98 s | 75.90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.93 s | 17.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.74 s | 31.82 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 200 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 | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the CLA 200 Saloon hits 100 km/h in 8.09 s versus 10.38 s for the 116d. At this point, the CLA 200 Saloon leads by 2.29 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the CLA 200 Saloon is doing 116 km/h against 107 km/h for the 116d. The gap is 1.19 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the CLA 200 Saloon crosses the line in 15.93 s versus 17.61 s. The 1.69 s gap represents roughly 61 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the CLA 200 Saloon continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 164 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the CLA 200 Saloon finishes in 28.73 s versus 31.81 s, with a 3.08 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the CLA 200 Saloon is capped at 232 km/h, the 116d at 200 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 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.96 seconds. The 2.29 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 200 Saloon wins (8,09 s vs 10,38 s).
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. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
CLA 200 Saloon: 232 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.