Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 220 Limousine wins (7,31 s vs 7,46 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 Limousine | 320e G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.31 s | 7.46 s | 0.15 s · CLA 220 Limousine |
| 400 m standing start | 15.32 s | 15.44 s | 0.12 s · CLA 220 Limousine |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 28.77 s | 1.23 s · CLA 220 Limousine |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 215 km/h | 25 km/h · CLA 220 Limousine |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.08 kg/hp | 8.65 kg/hp | better ratio · CLA 220 Limousine |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | CLA 220 Limousine | 320e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.78 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.00 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.21 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.31 s | 7.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.81 s | 10.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.96 s | 20.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.48 s | 46.63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.32 s · tight gap | 15.44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 28.77 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 215 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 | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the CLA 220 Limousine hits 100 km/h in 7.31 s versus 7.46 s for the 320e. Despite lacking instant torque, 211 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the 320e is 10 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 320e is doing 115 km/h against 122 km/h for the CLA 220 Limousine. The gap is 0.22 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 15.43 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the CLA 220 Limousine continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the CLA 220 Limousine finishes in 27.53 s versus 28.77 s, with a 1.23 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the CLA 220 Limousine is capped at 240 km/h, the 320e at 220 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.74 seconds. The 0.15 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 7,46 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. 320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp.
CLA 220 Limousine: 240 km/h. 320e G20: 215 km/h.