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Formentor VZ5 vs CLA 45 AMG

Cupra · Mercedes-Benz

1/4 Mile winner
CLA 45 AMG
Beats the Formentor VZ5 by 0.11s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the CLA 45 AMG beats the Formentor VZ5 comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the CLA 45 AMG thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
390 hp
382 hp
0–100 km/h
4.2s
4.1s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
I5 Turbo
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
480 Nm
500 Nm
Price
$65,000
$53,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Formentor VZ5
CLA 45 AMG
100 m
5.397s
5.340s
1/8 mile
8.014s
7.934s
1/4 mile
12.130s
12.020s
1 km
22.060s
21.902s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: CLA 45 AMG is $53,000 vs $65,000 for the Formentor VZ5 — a $12,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: CLA 45 AMG is 0.10s quicker (4.2s vs 4.1s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Formentor VZ5 or the CLA 45 AMG?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the CLA 45 AMG is faster, beating the Formentor VZ5 by 0.11 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Formentor VZ5 vs the CLA 45 AMG?

The Formentor VZ5 hits 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, while the CLA 45 AMG does it in 4.1 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Formentor VZ5 produces 390 hp; the CLA 45 AMG produces 382 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Formentor VZ5 tops out at 250 km/h, and the CLA 45 AMG reaches 250 km/h.

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