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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SvsAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 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 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C9)

3.0 TFSI V6

367 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    252 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    782 km
    486 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
421hp314kW
367hp274kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,645kg5,831lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
49.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
11.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
782km486mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,701mm185in
4,999mm197in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,923mm115in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,626mm64in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
505L
466L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,497L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
61L

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 45 SAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V65,500-6,300 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.5 s
14.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
186 km/h
116 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 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S has 54 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: 54 hp (40 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 45 S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
550 Nm
406 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 45 S
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
2,000 kg
4,409 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 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 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 45 S4.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V64.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S and AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6: 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
184 hp/t
137 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 45 S
554 km
344 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
782 km
486 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 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.7 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 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S 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 45 S
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.7 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 45 S
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SAUDIA6 Avant (C9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
421 hp
314 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Range score
554 km
344 mi
782 km
486 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 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 45 SAUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 69 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A6 Avant (C9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 228 km (141 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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