Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45vsAUDI S5 Avant (B10) 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)

AMG CLA 45

387 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2021
VS

AUDI S5 Avant (B10)

3.0 TFSI V6

367 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

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 S5 Avant (B10) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    709 km
    440 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
387hp289kW
367hp274kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,520kg5,556lb
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
47.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
709km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,835mm190in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,896mm114in
Front track-
1,616mm64in
Rear track-
1,601mm63in
Trunk volume
505L
448L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,396L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
56L

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 S5 Avant (B10) 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Avant (B10) 3.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)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)AMG CLA 45AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
14.4 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
188 km/h
117 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
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 has 20 hp more than AUDI S5 Avant (B10) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Avant (B10) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45: 20 hp (15 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
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)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)AMG CLA 45
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
1,965 kg
4,332 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
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)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)AMG CLA 454.1 s
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V64.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 and AUDI S5 Avant (B10) 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.4 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
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Avant (B10) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45: 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
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
187 hp/t
139 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)AMG CLA 45
607 km
377 mi
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
709 km
440 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
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
367 hp
274 kW
4.5 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
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
448 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 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
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.5 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
AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45AUDIS5 Avant (B10)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
387 hp
289 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 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
1,965 kg
4,332 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
448 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
709 km
440 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
448 L
15.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 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) AMG CLA 45AUDI S5 Avant (B10) 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 57 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 S5 Avant (B10) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 102 km (63 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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