Sur 0–100 km/h, CLA 250+ with EQ technology gagne (6,83 s vs 7,23 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 250+ with EQ technology | Born | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,83 s−0,40 s | 7,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,00 s−0,39 s | 15,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,90 s−2,08 s | 28,98 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h+50 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,51 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 250+ with EQ technology | Born |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,93 s | 1,88 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,23 s | 3,15 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,20 s | 5,26 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,83 s | 7,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,93 s | 9,79 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,59 s | 18,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,18 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,00 s | 15,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,90 s | 28,98 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 160 km/h |
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 | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 201 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the CLA 250+ with EQ technology hits 100 km/h in 6.83 s versus 7.23 s for the Born. The 0.40 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the CLA 250+ with EQ technology is doing 128 km/h against 122 km/h for the Born. The gap is 0.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the CLA 250+ with EQ technology crosses the line in 15.00 s versus 15.39 s. The 0.39 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the CLA 250+ with EQ technology continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the CLA 250+ with EQ technology finishes in 26.90 s versus 28.98 s, with a 2.09 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the CLA 250+ with EQ technology is capped at 210 km/h, the Born 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.56 kg/hp vs 8.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.41 seconds. The 0.40 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, CLA 250+ with EQ technology gagne (6,83 s vs 7,23 s).
CLA 250+ with EQ technology passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,83 secondes (simulation calibrée).
CLA 250+ with EQ technology : 272 hp, ratio 7,56 kg/hp. Born : 201 hp, ratio 8,51 kg/hp.
CLA 250+ with EQ technology : 210 km/h. Born : 160 km/h.