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AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDIvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,370 km
    851 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
82.0s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
956km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
-
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
565L
495L
Max trunk volume-
1,360L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
43L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d-1,600-2,600 rpm2,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
26.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
1,510 kg
3,329 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
241 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
237 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d7.2 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
1,370 km
851 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
956 km
594 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 s
241 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.2 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C8)40 TDIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,370 km
851 mi
956 km
594 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 414 km (257 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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