Over 0–100 km/h, Model S 85 wins (5,75 s vs 6,83 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.
| Model S 85 | CLA 250+ with EQ technology | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s−1,08 s | 6,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s−1,06 s | 15,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s−1,73 s | 26,90 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 201 km/h | 210 km/h−9 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,82 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,56 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 | Model S 85 | CLA 250+ with EQ technology |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 1,93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,78 s | 3,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,46 s | 5,20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,75 s | 6,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,39 s | 8,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,43 s | 15,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,22 s | 26,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,94 s | 15,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,17 s | 26,90 s |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 210 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 362 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 599 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 108 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 272 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 335 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 055 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Model S 85 hits 100 km/h in 5.75 s versus 6.83 s for the CLA 250+ with EQ technology. At this point, the Model S 85 leads by 1.09 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S 85 is doing 137 km/h against 128 km/h for the CLA 250+ with EQ technology. The gap is 0.71 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S 85 crosses the line in 13.94 s versus 15.00 s. The 1.06 s gap represents roughly 45 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S 85 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S 85 finishes in 25.17 s versus 26.90 s, with a 1.73 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (201 vs 210 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S 85 is capped at 201 km/h, the CLA 250+ with EQ technology at 210 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 (5.82 kg/hp vs 7.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.25 seconds. The 1.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Model S 85 wins (5,75 s vs 6,83 s).
Model S 85 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S 85: 362 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp. CLA 250+ with EQ technology: 272 hp, ratio 7,56 kg/hp.
Model S 85: 201 km/h. CLA 250+ with EQ technology: 210 km/h.