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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SvsAUDI S4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 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 S4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019

3.0 TFSI V6

354 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SAUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Power
421hp314kW
354hp264kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,265kg4,993lb
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
4.9s
0-200 km/h
11.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,701mm185in
4,770mm188in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
505L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,495L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
58L
CO2 emissions-
201g/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) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SAUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V65,400-6,400 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 45 SAUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI 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
11.5 s
15.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
11.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
185 km/h
115 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S has 67 hp more than AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: 67 hp (50 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 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 45 S
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
1,765 kg
3,891 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S and AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI 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)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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 45 S
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
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)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 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)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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 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
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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) 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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)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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SAUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TFSI V6
Power
421 hp
314 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.9 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
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
554 km
344 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
201 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 105 km (65 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • 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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