Over 0–100 km/h, 320d G20 wins (6,83 s vs 7,01 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon | 320d G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.01 s | 6.83 s | 0.18 s · 320d G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.06 s | 14.96 s | 0.10 s · 320d G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.49 s | 27.60 s | 0.11 s · CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 237 km/h | 240 km/h | 3 km/h · 320d G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.39 kg/hp | 8.11 kg/hp | better ratio · 320d G20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon | 320d G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.36 s | 1.25 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.42 s | 2.27 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.79 s | 4.65 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.01 s | 6.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.70 s | 9.65 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.36 s | 17.86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.85 s | 32.75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.06 s | 14.96 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.49 s · tight gap | 27.60 s |
| Top speed | 237 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 | 211 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 320d hits 100 km/h in 6.83 s versus 7.01 s for the CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon. At this point, the 320d leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 320d is doing 120 km/h against 120 km/h for the CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320d crosses the line in 14.95 s versus 15.05 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 237 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 237 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon finishes in 27.48 s versus 27.60 s. The 0.11 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon is capped at 237 km/h, the 320d 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.39 kg/hp vs 8.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.40 seconds. The 0.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 320d G20 wins (6,83 s vs 7,01 s).
CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,01 seconds (calibrated simulation).
CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon: 211 hp, ratio 8,39 kg/hp. 320d G20: 190 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
CLA 220 4MATIC Saloon: 237 km/h. 320d G20: 240 km/h.