SQ3 vs AMG CLA 35
Audi · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
AMG CLA 35
Beats the SQ3 by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the AMG CLA 35 beats the SQ3 comfortably, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the AMG CLA 35 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
296 hp
302 hp
0–100 km/h
4.9s
4.8s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$52,000
$55,000
Simulated race times
Distance
SQ3
AMG CLA 35
100 m
5.783s
5.730s
1/8 mile
8.555s
8.480s
1/4 mile
12.875s
12.772s
1 km
23.132s
22.982s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: SQ3 is $52,000 vs $55,000 for the AMG CLA 35 — a $3,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: AMG CLA 35 is 0.10s quicker (4.9s vs 4.8s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the SQ3 or the AMG CLA 35?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the AMG CLA 35 is faster, beating the SQ3 by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the SQ3 vs the AMG CLA 35?
The SQ3 hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the AMG CLA 35 does it in 4.8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The SQ3 produces 296 hp; the AMG CLA 35 produces 302 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The SQ3 tops out at 250 km/h, and the AMG CLA 35 reaches 250 km/h.
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