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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 250vsAUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6

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 A6 allroad (C8)

45 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2025

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    887 km
    551 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
224hp167kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,625kg5,787lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
887km551mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
485L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,660L
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 250AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6: 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
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V63,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
101 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
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6: 21 hp (16 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
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 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
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
1,945 kg
4,288 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
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 2506.5 s
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V66.6 s

Although AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250 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 250 and AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6: 0.1 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
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: 0.5 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
887 km
551 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
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 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
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
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 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 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
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6 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
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.6 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
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
224 hp
167 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
887 km
551 mi
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 216 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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