Sur 0–100 km/h, 320d G20 gagne (6,83 s vs 7,31 s).
Performance comparison
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 | 320d G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,31 s | 6,83 s+0,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,32 s | 14,96 s+0,36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s−0,06 s | 27,60 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,08 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,11 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 Saloon | 320d G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,78 s | 1,25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,00 s | 2,27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,21 s | 4,65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,31 s | 6,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,81 s | 9,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,96 s | 17,86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28,48 s | 32,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,32 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,54 s | 27,60 stight gap |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 240 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 | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 320d hits 100 km/h in 6.83 s versus 7.31 s for the CLA 220 Saloon. At this point, the Bmw 320d leads by 0.48 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 320d is doing 120 km/h against 122 km/h for the CLA 220 Saloon. The gap is 0.48 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 320d crosses the line in 14.95 s versus 15.32 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 240 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed — the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 240 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the CLA 220 Saloon finishes in 27.53 s versus 27.60 s. The 0.06 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the CLA 220 Saloon and the Bmw 320d are governed to 240 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.08 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 11.41 seconds. The 0.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 320d G20 gagne (6,83 s vs 7,31 s).
CLA 220 Saloon passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,31 secondes (simulation calibrée).
CLA 220 Saloon : 211 hp, ratio 8,08 kg/hp. 320d G20 : 190 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
CLA 220 Saloon : 240 km/h. 320d G20 : 240 km/h.