Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range wins (3,21 s vs 4,95 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.21 s
| Measure | Model S Long Range | CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.21 s | 4.95 s | 1.73 s · Model S Long Range |
| 400 m standing start | 11.02 s | 13.32 s | 2.30 s · Model S Long Range |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.06 s | 24.37 s | 4.31 s · Model S Long Range |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 210 km/h | 40 km/h · Model S Long Range |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.09 kg/hp | 6.03 kg/hp | better ratio · Model S Long Range |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model S Long Range | CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.94 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.56 s | 2.19 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.51 s | 3.63 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.21 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.11 s | 6.61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.58 s | 11.72 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.02 s | 19.43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.02 s | 13.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.06 s | 24.37 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 908 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 069 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 354 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 515 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 135 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Model S Long Range hits 100 km/h in 3.22 s versus 4.95 s for the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie. At this point, the Model S Long Range leads by 1.73 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S Long Range is doing 169 km/h against 139 km/h for the CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie. The gap is 1.44 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S Long Range crosses the line in 11.02 s versus 13.32 s. The 2.30 s gap represents roughly 104 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model S Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 237 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S Long Range finishes in 20.05 s versus 24.37 s, with a 4.32 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S Long Range is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the CLA 350 4MATIC 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 (3.09 kg/hp vs 6.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.65 seconds. The 1.73 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model S Long Range wins (3,21 s vs 4,95 s).
Model S Long Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,21 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,09 kg/hp. CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie: 354 hp, ratio 6,03 kg/hp.
Model S Long Range: 250 km/h. CLA 350 4MATIC mit EQ Technologie: 210 km/h.