Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 SvsAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

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

New comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

AMG CLA 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9)

2.9 TFSI

450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    659 km
    410 mi
  • Best performance score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
421hp314kW
450hp336kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,305kg5,082lb
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
40.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
38.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,781mm188in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,826mm111in
Front track-
1,580mm62in
Rear track-
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
58L
CO2 emissions-
200g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 SAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI5,700-6,700 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
12.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
197 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI has 29 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
600 Nm
443 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)AMG CLA 45 S
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
1,715 kg
3,781 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)AMG CLA 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
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)AMG CLA 45 S4.0 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI4.1 s

Although AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI: 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)AMG CLA 45 S
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI: 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)AMG CLA 45 S
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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)AMG CLA 45 S
614 km
382 mi
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
659 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
450 hp
336 kW
4.1 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)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) 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)AMG CLA 45 S
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.0 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.1 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)AMG CLA 45 S
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
421 hp
314 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
614 km
382 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
200 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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) AMG CLA 45 SAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S
AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

AMG CLA 45 S
AMG CLA 45 S
VS
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SvsMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
2.9 TFSI
2.9 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIvsAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
AMG CLA 45 S
CLS 500 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SvsMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
2.9 TFSI
4.2 FSI V8
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIvsAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
2.9 TFSI
2.7 T V6
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIvsAUDIRS4 Avant (8D/B5)2.7 T V6
AMG CLA 45 S
M340i
VS
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SvsBMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
2.9 TFSI
4.0 TFSI V8
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIvsAUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
AMG CLA 45 S
M550d
VS
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SvsBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
2.9 TFSI
4.0 TFSI V8
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIvsAUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
2.9 TFSI
4.0 TFSI V8
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIvsAUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8
AMG CLA 45 S
Competition 3.0
VS
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SvsBMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
2.9 TFSI
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIvsAUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S vs AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI - car comparison - FastVsFaster