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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023 55 TFSI 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

AMG CLA 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) · Facelift 2023

55 TFSI V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-2025

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    692 km
    430 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
306hp228kW
340hp254kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
2,480kg5,467lb
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
49.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
586km364mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,692mm185in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,610mm63in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
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 AMG CLA 35AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 356,100 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V65,200-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
15.8 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
306 hp
228 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35 and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI 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 2023AMG CLA 35
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
1,835 kg
4,045 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 2023AMG CLA 35
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI 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 2023AMG CLA 354.9 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V65.0 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35 and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI 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 2023AMG CLA 35
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

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 2023AMG CLA 35
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 2023AMG CLA 35
586 km
364 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
306 hp
228 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
340 hp
254 kW
5.0 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 2023AMG CLA 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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

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 2023AMG CLA 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI 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 2023AMG CLA 35
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.0 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 2023AMG CLA 35
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35AUDIA6 Avant (C8)Facelift 202355 TFSI V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
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
Range score
586 km
364 mi
692 km
430 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 AMG CLA 35AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) Facelift 2023 55 TFSI V6

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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