Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 SvsAUDI S6 Avant (C8) 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 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

AUDI S6 Avant (C8)

3.0 TDI V6

344 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023

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
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100

AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    840 km
    522 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SAUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
421hp314kW
344hp257kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,655kg5,853lb
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
57.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
Calculated
840km522mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,954mm195in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,928mm115in
Front track-
1,620mm64in
Rear track-
1,603mm63in
Trunk volume
505L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
63L

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 45 SAUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V63,850-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
16.8 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
5.3 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
179 km/h
111 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S has 77 hp more than AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: 77 hp (57 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 (C8)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 S
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
2,020 kg
4,453 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 (C8)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 45 S4.0 s
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V65.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6: 1.1 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: 0.8 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
840 km
522 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
344 hp
257 kW
5.1 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,481 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 (C8)3.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.1 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
AUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SAUDIS6 Avant (C8)3.0 TDI V6
Power
421 hp
314 kW
344 hp
257 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
5.1 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
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,954 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
614 km
382 mi
840 km
522 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 (C8) 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 77 hp more
  • Is 380 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 86 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S6 Avant (C8) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 226 km (140 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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