Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 220 Limousine wins (7,31 s vs 8,35 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 | E-PACE P200 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.31 s | 8.35 s | 1.04 s · CLA 220 Limousine |
| 400 m standing start | 15.32 s | 16.19 s | 0.87 s · CLA 220 Limousine |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 29.41 s | 1.87 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 | 8.74 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 | E-PACE P200 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.78 s | 1.98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.00 s | 3.33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.21 s | 5.88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.31 s | 8.35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.81 s | 11.44 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.96 s | 21.17 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.48 s | 45.14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.32 s | 16.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 29.41 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 | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
Off the line, the CLA 220 Limousine hits 100 km/h in 7.31 s versus 8.35 s for the E-PACE P200. At this point, the CLA 220 Limousine leads by 1.04 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the CLA 220 Limousine is doing 122 km/h against 115 km/h for the E-PACE P200. The gap is 0.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the CLA 220 Limousine crosses the line in 15.32 s versus 16.19 s. The 0.87 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the CLA 220 Limousine continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the CLA 220 Limousine finishes in 27.53 s versus 29.41 s, with a 1.88 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the CLA 220 Limousine is capped at 240 km/h, the E-PACE P200 at 215 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 8.74 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.46 seconds. The 1.04 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 8,35 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. E-PACE P200: 200 hp, ratio 8,74 kg/hp.
CLA 220 Limousine: 240 km/h. E-PACE P200: 215 km/h.