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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 250vsAUDI A5 Avant (B10) 2.0 TDI

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023

CLA 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

AUDI A5 Avant (B10)

2.0 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

AUDI A5 Avant (B10) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
Power
224hp167kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,490kg5,490lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
71.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,829mm190in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,892mm114in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,618mm64in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
485L
448L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,396L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250AUDI A5 Avant (B10) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Avant (B10) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 2505,500-6,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
27.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250 has 20 hp more than AUDI A5 Avant (B10) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Avant (B10) 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
1,900 kg
4,189 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 2506.5 s
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250 and AUDI A5 Avant (B10) 2.0 TDI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Avant (B10) 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: 2.0 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
671 km
417 mi
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
1,071 km
666 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
6.9 s
236 km/h
147 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
448 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,829 mm
190.1 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.9 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250AUDIA5 Avant (B10)2.0 TDI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
448 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,829 mm
190.1 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
448 L
15.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250AUDI A5 Avant (B10) 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A5 Avant (B10) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 400 km (249 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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