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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 SvsAUDI S6 Avant (C7) · Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8

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 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

AUDI S6 Avant (C7) · Facelift 2016

4.0 TFSI V8

450 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

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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
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SAUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
Power
421hp314kW
450hp336kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,590kg5,710lb
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
46.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,917mm115in
Front track-
1,615mm64in
Rear track-
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume
505L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
75L
CO2 emissions-
224g/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 S6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8: 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V85,800-6,400 rpm1,400-5,700 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SAUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
14.4 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
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 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 S
421 hp
314 kW
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI S6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 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 S6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8: 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
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 S
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
1,960 kg
4,321 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V84.6 s

Although AUDI S6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8 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 S6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8: 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)AMG CLA 45 S
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and AUDI S6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8: 1.3 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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 S
614 km
382 mi
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
781 km
485 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.6 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.6 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SAUDIS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20164.0 TFSI V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.6 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
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
614 km
382 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
-
224 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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 45 SAUDI S6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2016 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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