Over 0–100 km/h, CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie wins (4,95 s vs 5,79 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 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie | 530d G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,95 s−0,84 s | 5,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,32 s−0,76 s | 14,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,37 s−1,21 s | 25,58 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 250 km/h−40 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,03 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,19 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 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie | 530d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,50 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,19 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,63 s | 4,15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,95 s | 5,79 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,61 s | 7,86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,72 s | 13,62 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,43 s | 22,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,32 s | 14,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,37 s | 25,58 s |
| Top speed limited | 210 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 354 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 515 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 135 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 640 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie hits 100 km/h in 4.95 s versus 5.79 s for the Bmw 530d. The instant torque of 515 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie leads by 0.84 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie is doing 139 km/h against 131 km/h for the Bmw 530d. The gap is 0.53 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie crosses the line in 13.32 s versus 14.08 s. The 0.76 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 183 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie finishes in 24.37 s versus 25.58 s, with a 1.21 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), the Bmw 530d never recovers its launch deficit.
The CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 530d’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie is capped at 210 km/h, the Bmw 530d at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 9.08 seconds. The 0.84 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, CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie wins (4,95 s vs 5,79 s).
CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,95 seconds (calibrated simulation).
CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie: 354 hp, ratio 6,03 kg/hp. 530d G30: 265 hp, ratio 6,19 kg/hp.
CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie: 210 km/h. 530d G30: 250 km/h.