Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (4,21 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.
| Measure | P7 | CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.21 s | 4.95 s | 0.73 s · P7 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 13.32 s | 0.77 s · P7 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 24.37 s | 0.88 s · CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 210 km/h | 40 km/h · CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.81 kg/hp | 6.03 kg/hp | better ratio · P7 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | P7 | CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 2.19 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.09 s | 3.63 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.21 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.64 s | 6.61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.67 s | 11.72 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 19.43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 13.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 24.37 s |
| Top speed | 170 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 | 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 | 354 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 515 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 135 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the P7 hits 100 km/h in 4.22 s versus 4.95 s for the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology. At this point, the P7 leads by 0.73 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7 is doing 147 km/h against 139 km/h for the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology. The gap is 0.55 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7 crosses the line in 12.54 s versus 13.32 s. The 0.77 s gap represents roughly 36 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The P7 maxes out at 170 km/h while the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology keeps accelerating towards 210 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.53 s.
Around 779 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 40 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology finishes in 24.37 s versus 25.24 s. The 0.87 s delta in favour of the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the P7 is capped at 170 km/h, the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology 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 (4.81 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 0.73 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, P7 wins (4,21 s vs 4,95 s).
P7 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,21 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7: 424 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp. CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology: 354 hp, ratio 6,03 kg/hp.
P7: 170 km/h. CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology: 210 km/h.