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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 220dvsAUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI

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

CLA 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

AUDI A6 allroad (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2025

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 220dAUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
73.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
83.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
911km566mi
Calculated
969km602mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,951mm195in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,542mm61in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,925mm115in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,611mm63in
Ground clearance-
184mm7in
Trunk volume
490L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,355L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
63L

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 220dAUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 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 220dAUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
30.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI: 14 hp (10 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 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 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 220d
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
1,825 kg
4,023 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 220d
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 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 220d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI: 0.9 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 220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
237 km/h
147 mph
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 s
237 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d 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 220d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.8 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 220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 220dAUDIA6 allroad (C8)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 in
Range score
911 km
566 mi
969 km
602 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220dAUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 59 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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