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Polo GTI Plus vs CLA 250 4MATIC

Volkswagen · Mercedes-Benz

1/4 Mile winner
CLA 250 4MATIC
Beats the Polo GTI Plus by 0.01s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the CLA 250 4MATIC beats the Polo GTI Plus by a hair, finishing 0.01 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the CLA 250 4MATIC thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
207 hp
221 hp
0–100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
Top speed
237 km/h
240 km/h
Engine
2.0L I4 Turbo
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
320 Nm
350 Nm
Price
$30,000
$45,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Polo GTI Plus
CLA 250 4MATIC
100 m
6.645s
6.650s
1/8 mile
9.789s
9.791s
1/4 mile
14.640s
14.629s
1 km
25.951s
25.881s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Polo GTI Plus is $30,000 vs $45,000 for the CLA 250 4MATIC — a $15,000 gap. Power: CLA 250 4MATIC makes 14 hp more (207 vs 221).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Polo GTI Plus or the CLA 250 4MATIC?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the CLA 250 4MATIC is faster, beating the Polo GTI Plus by 0.01 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Polo GTI Plus vs the CLA 250 4MATIC?

The Polo GTI Plus hits 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, while the CLA 250 4MATIC does it in 6.7 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Polo GTI Plus produces 207 hp; the CLA 250 4MATIC produces 221 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Polo GTI Plus tops out at 237 km/h, and the CLA 250 4MATIC reaches 240 km/h.

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