Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F20LCI wins (7,15 s vs 7,31 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 Saloon | 120d F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,31 s | 7,15 s+0,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,32 s | 15,30 s+0,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 27,54 s+0,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+12 km/h | 228 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,08 kg/hp | 7,45 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 Saloon | 120d F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,05 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,00 s | 3,27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,21 s | 5,29 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,31 s | 7,15 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,81 s | 9,55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,96 s | 16,63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28,48 s | 30,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,32 s | 15,30 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 27,54 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 228 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 120d hits 100 km/h in 7.15 s versus 7.31 s for the CLA 220 Saloon. Despite the faster sprint time, the CLA 220 Saloon is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the CLA 220 Saloon is doing 122 km/h against 124 km/h for the 120d. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120d crosses the line in 15.30 s versus 15.32 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the 120d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 120d finishes in 27.53 s versus 27.53 s, with a 0.00 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 228 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the CLA 220 Saloon is capped at 240 km/h, the 120d at 228 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 7.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.41 seconds. The 0.16 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F20LCI wins (7,15 s vs 7,31 s).
CLA 220 Saloon goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,31 seconds (calibrated simulation).
CLA 220 Saloon: 211 hp, ratio 8,08 kg/hp. 120d F20LCI: 190 hp, ratio 7,45 kg/hp.
CLA 220 Saloon: 240 km/h. 120d F20LCI: 228 km/h.