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Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0dvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45

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

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Alpina XD3 (G01)

3.0d

388 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

AMG CLA 45

387 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2021

Comparison overview

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Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d

  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    986 km
    612 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0dMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
Power
388hp289kW
387hp289kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
38.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
986km612mi
Calculated
607km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,718mm186in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,897mm75in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,864mm113in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,614mm64in
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Rear track
1,628mm64in
-
Trunk volume
550L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0dMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45PowerTorque
  • Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d4,000-5,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 456,500 rpm4,750-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0dMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
12.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
197 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
387 hp
289 kW

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d has 1 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 and Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
267 km/h
166 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 and Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45: 1.5 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
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
986 km
612 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
607 km
377 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
388 hp
289 kW
4.6 s
267 km/h
166 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
387 hp
289 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d 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
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.1 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
AlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0d
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaXD3 (G01)3.0dMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
Power
388 hp
289 kW
387 hp
289 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 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
986 km
612 mi
607 km
377 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina XD3 (G01) 3.0dMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina XD3 (G01) 3.0d

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 290 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 378 km (235 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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