Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6vsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 250

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023
VS

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

CLA 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,016 km
    631 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
Power
245hp183kW
224hp167kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,570kg5,666lb
2,175kg4,795lb
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
75.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
21.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,016km631mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
550L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V63,500-4,750 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 2505,500-6,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
21.1 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
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
224 hp
167 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (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 Avant (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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
1,580 kg
3,483 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)45 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V66.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 2506.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: 1.4 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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
1,016 km
631 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
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

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)45 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

AUDI A6 Avant (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
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.4 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

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)45 TDI V6
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
Power
245 hp
183 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
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
Range score
1,016 km
631 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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) 45 TDI V6Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 345 km (214 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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