Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 220 Limousine wins (7,31 s vs 7,72 s).
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 220 Limousine | A5 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,31 s−0,41 s | 7,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,32 s−0,39 s | 15,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s−0,40 s | 27,94 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 245 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,08 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,38 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | CLA 220 Limousine | A5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,00 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,21 s | 5,76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,31 s | 7,72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,81 s | 10,23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,96 s | 17,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28,48 s | 29,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,32 s | 15,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 27,94 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 245 km/h |
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 | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the CLA 220 Limousine hits 100 km/h in 7.31 s versus 7.72 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the CLA 220 Limousine leads by 0.41 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the CLA 220 Limousine is doing 122 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 0.40 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the CLA 220 Limousine crosses the line in 15.32 s versus 15.70 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the CLA 220 Limousine continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the CLA 220 Limousine finishes in 27.53 s versus 27.94 s, with a 0.40 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the CLA 220 Limousine is capped at 240 km/h, the A5 Avant at 245 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 (8.08 kg/hp vs 8.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.72 seconds. The 0.41 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 220 Limousine wins (7,31 s vs 7,72 s).
CLA 220 Limousine goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,31 seconds (calibrated simulation).
CLA 220 Limousine: 211 hp, ratio 8,08 kg/hp. A5 Avant: 204 hp, ratio 8,38 kg/hp.
CLA 220 Limousine: 240 km/h. A5 Avant: 245 km/h.