Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45vsAUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TDI 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)

AMG CLA 45

387 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2021
VS

AUDI S4 Avant (B9)

3.0 TDI V6

347 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2019

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    921 km
    572 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
Power
387hp289kW
347hp259kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,375kg5,236lb
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
38.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
51.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
921km572mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,825mm111in
Front track-
1,565mm62in
Rear track-
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
505L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,435L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
58L
CO2 emissions-
165g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 456,500 rpm4,750-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V63,850 rpm2,500-3,100 rpm4,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
15.5 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
184 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)AMG CLA 45
387 hp
289 kW
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 has 40 hp more than AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45: 40 hp (30 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
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 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
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
1,820 kg
4,012 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI 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)AMG CLA 454.1 s
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 and AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TDI V6: 0.8 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
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45: 2.1 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
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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
607 km
377 mi
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
921 km
572 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
387 hp
289 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
347 hp
259 kW
4.9 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
Power
387 hp
289 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
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 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
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.1 s
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.9 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
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TDI V6
Power
387 hp
289 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.9 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
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
921 km
572 mi
CO2 score
-
165 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 45AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 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 S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 313 km (195 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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