Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range AWD wins (4,44 s vs 6,83 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.44 s
| Measure | Model 3 Long Range AWD | CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 6.83 s | 2.39 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 12.80 s | 15.00 s | 2.20 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.49 s | 26.90 s | 3.41 s · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 233 km/h | 210 km/h | 23 km/h · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.34 kg/hp | 7.56 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model 3 Long Range AWD | CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.18 s | 1.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.97 s | 3.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.26 s | 5.20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.44 s | 6.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.93 s | 8.93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.48 s | 15.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.45 s | 26.18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.80 s | 15.00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.49 s | 26.90 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 210 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 | 346 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 605 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 847 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 272 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 335 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 055 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Model 3 Long Range AWD hits 100 km/h in 4.44 s versus 6.83 s for the CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range AWD leads by 2.39 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is doing 143 km/h against 128 km/h for the CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie. The gap is 1.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Long Range AWD crosses the line in 12.80 s versus 15.00 s. The 2.20 s gap represents roughly 93 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range AWD finishes in 23.49 s versus 26.90 s, with a 3.41 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Long Range AWD is capped at 233 km/h, the CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie 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 (5.34 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 2.39 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 3 Long Range AWD wins (4,44 s vs 6,83 s).
Model 3 Long Range AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model 3 Long Range AWD: 346 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp. CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie: 272 hp, ratio 7,56 kg/hp.
Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h. CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie: 210 km/h.