Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 220 Saloon wins (7,31 s vs 7,56 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 Saloon | 520d G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.31 s | 7.56 s | 0.25 s · CLA 220 Saloon |
| 400 m standing start | 15.32 s | 15.48 s | 0.16 s · CLA 220 Saloon |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 28.71 s | 1.17 s · CLA 220 Saloon |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 225 km/h | 15 km/h · CLA 220 Saloon |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.08 kg/hp | 9.37 kg/hp | better ratio · CLA 220 Saloon |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | CLA 220 Saloon | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.78 s | 1.25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.00 s | 2.41 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.21 s | 5.04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.31 s | 7.56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.81 s | 10.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.96 s | 20.60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.48 s | 41.41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.32 s | 15.48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 28.71 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 225 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 780 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the CLA 220 Saloon hits 100 km/h in 7.31 s versus 7.56 s for the 520d. Despite the faster sprint time, the 520d is 9 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 115 km/h against 122 km/h for the CLA 220 Saloon. The gap is 0.19 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the CLA 220 Saloon crosses the line in 15.32 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the CLA 220 Saloon 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 Saloon finishes in 27.53 s versus 28.71 s, with a 1.18 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the CLA 220 Saloon is capped at 240 km/h, the 520d at 225 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 9.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 220 Saloon wins (7,31 s vs 7,56 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. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
CLA 220 Saloon: 240 km/h. 520d G30: 225 km/h.