Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (6,58 s vs 7,31 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | P7 | CLA 220 Saloon | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.58 s | 7.31 s | 0.73 s · P7 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.81 s | 15.32 s | 0.51 s · P7 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.64 s | 27.54 s | 0.10 s · CLA 220 Saloon |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 240 km/h | 70 km/h · CLA 220 Saloon |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.59 kg/hp | 8.08 kg/hp | better ratio · P7 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | P7 | CLA 220 Saloon |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.75 s · tight gap | 1.78 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.93 s · tight gap | 3.00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.84 s | 5.21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.58 s | 7.31 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.81 s | 9.81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.66 s | 16.96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 28.48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.81 s | 15.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.64 s | 27.54 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 240 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 | 263 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 211 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the P7 hits 100 km/h in 6.58 s versus 7.31 s for the CLA 220 Saloon. The instant torque of 390 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the P7 leads by 0.73 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7 is doing 127 km/h against 122 km/h for the CLA 220 Saloon. The gap is 0.33 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7 crosses the line in 14.81 s versus 15.32 s. The 0.51 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The P7 maxes out at 170 km/h while the CLA 220 Saloon keeps accelerating towards 240 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.58 s.
Around 962 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the CLA 220 Saloon overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 70 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the CLA 220 Saloon finishes in 27.53 s versus 27.64 s. The 0.11 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the P7 is capped at 170 km/h, the CLA 220 Saloon at 240 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 11.41 seconds. The 0.73 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (6,58 s vs 7,31 s).
P7 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7: 263 hp, ratio 7,59 kg/hp. CLA 220 Saloon: 211 hp, ratio 8,08 kg/hp.
P7: 170 km/h. CLA 220 Saloon: 240 km/h.