Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD wins (7,20 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.
| Measure | CLA 220 Saloon | Cooper E FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.31 s | 7.20 s | 0.11 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 15.32 s | 15.37 s | 0.05 s · CLA 220 Saloon |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 28.93 s | 1.39 s · CLA 220 Saloon |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 160 km/h | 80 km/h · CLA 220 Saloon |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.08 kg/hp | 7.58 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper E FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | CLA 220 Saloon | Cooper E FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.78 s | 1.96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.00 s | 3.28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.21 s | 5.36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.31 s | 7.20 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.81 s | 9.63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.96 s | 17.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.48 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.32 s · tight gap | 15.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 28.93 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 160 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Cooper E FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.20 s versus 7.31 s for the CLA 220 Saloon. The instant torque of 290 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. 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 Cooper E FWD. The gap is 0.09 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 15.37 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 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 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the CLA 220 Saloon finishes in 27.53 s versus 28.93 s, with a 1.39 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the CLA 220 Saloon is capped at 240 km/h, the Cooper E FWD at 160 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 11.41 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD wins (7,20 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. Cooper E FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp.
CLA 220 Saloon: 240 km/h. Cooper E FWD: 160 km/h.