Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (4,21 s vs 7,88 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 200 4MATIC Saloon | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.21 s | 7.88 s | 3.67 s · P7 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 15.72 s | 3.17 s · P7 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 28.65 s | 3.40 s · P7 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 228 km/h | 58 km/h · CLA 200 4MATIC Saloon |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.81 kg/hp | 9.62 kg/hp | better ratio · P7 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | P7 | CLA 200 4MATIC Saloon |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s | 1.53 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 2.71 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.09 s | 5.37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.21 s | 7.88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.64 s | 10.93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.67 s | 19.78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 34.88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 15.72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 28.65 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 228 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 | 424 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 655 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 330 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the P7 hits 100 km/h in 4.22 s versus 7.88 s for the CLA 200 4MATIC Saloon. The instant torque of 655 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the P7 leads by 3.67 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7 is doing 147 km/h against 116 km/h for the CLA 200 4MATIC Saloon. The gap is 2.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7 crosses the line in 12.54 s versus 15.71 s. The 3.17 s gap represents roughly 120 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the P7 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 170 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the P7 finishes in 25.24 s versus 28.65 s, with a 3.40 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (228 km/h), the CLA 200 4MATIC Saloon never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the P7 is capped at 170 km/h, the CLA 200 4MATIC Saloon at 228 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 12.87 seconds. The 3.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (4,21 s vs 7,88 s).
P7 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,21 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7: 424 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp. CLA 200 4MATIC Saloon: 184 hp, ratio 9,62 kg/hp.
P7: 170 km/h. CLA 200 4MATIC Saloon: 228 km/h.