Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie wins (6,83 s vs 8,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
8.36 s
| Measure | CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie | 9 E-Tense 250 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.83 s | 8.36 s | 1.53 s · CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie |
| 400 m standing start | 15.00 s | 16.22 s | 1.22 s · CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.90 s | 28.57 s | 1.67 s · CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 235 km/h | 25 km/h · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.56 kg/hp | 7.51 kg/hp | better ratio · 9 E-Tense 250 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie | 9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.93 s | 2.40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.23 s | 4.01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.20 s | 6.47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.83 s | 8.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.93 s | 10.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.59 s | 18.12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.18 s | 31.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.00 s | 16.22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.90 s | 28.57 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 235 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 | 272 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 335 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 055 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie hits 100 km/h in 6.83 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie leads by 1.53 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie is doing 128 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.99 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie crosses the line in 15.00 s versus 16.22 s. The 1.22 s gap represents roughly 50 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie finishes in 26.90 s versus 28.57 s, with a 1.67 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (235 km/h), the 9 E-Tense 250 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.56 kg/hp vs 7.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 1.53 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie wins (6,83 s vs 8,36 s).
CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie: 272 hp, ratio 7,56 kg/hp. 9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie: 210 km/h. 9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.