Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,29 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 3 Performance | CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,29 s−3,54 s | 6,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,49 s−3,51 s | 15,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,21 s−5,69 s | 26,90 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+51 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,03 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 3 Performance | CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,89 s | 1,93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,49 s | 3,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,44 s | 5,20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,29 s | 6,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,37 s | 8,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,66 s | 15,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,53 s | 26,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,49 s | 15,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,21 s | 26,90 s |
| Top speed | 261 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 | 456 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 698 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 836 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 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.29 s versus 6.83 s for the CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 3.54 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 157 km/h against 128 km/h for the CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie. The gap is 2.59 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Performance crosses the line in 11.49 s versus 15.00 s. The 3.51 s gap represents roughly 144 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Performance finishes in 21.21 s versus 26.90 s, with a 5.69 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Performance is capped at 261 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 (4.03 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 3.54 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,29 s vs 6,83 s).
Model 3 Performance goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model 3 Performance: 456 hp, ratio 4,03 kg/hp. CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie: 272 hp, ratio 7,56 kg/hp.
Model 3 Performance: 261 km/h. CLA 250+ mit EQ Technologie: 210 km/h.