Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2022 3.0vsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2022

3.0

495 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2022-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

AMG CLA 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    495 hp
    369 kW
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S

  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    614 km
    382 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
495hp369kW
421hp314kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.3s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
40.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
584km363mi
Calculated
614km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,723mm186in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,577mm62in
-
Rear track
1,572mm62in
-
Trunk volume
500L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 SPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.05,000-7,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
11.2 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
133 mph
205 km/h
127 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
495 hp
369 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 has 74 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
1,640 kg
3,616 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
302 km/h
188 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.03.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S4.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
584 km
363 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
614 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
495 hp
369 kW
3.7 s
302 km/h
188 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
495 hp
369 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.0 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
584 km
363 mi
614 km
382 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S

  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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