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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318dMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
To 99% top speed
78.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 199 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
43.1s
Calculated
82.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
90hp/t67kW/t41hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
851km529mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,602mm63in
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
500L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,360L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
51L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d-1,400-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318dMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.1 s
82.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
1,555 kg
3,428 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
215 km/h
134 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
201 km/h
125 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d8.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
851 km
529 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
215 km/h
134 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
201 km/h
125 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.7 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)318dMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
851 km
529 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
90 hp/t
67 kW/t
11.1 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d

  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 149 km (93 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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