BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)
Car comparison
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318dvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.9 s
- Fastest top speed217 km/h135 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Highest torque320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions127 g/km
- Best estimated range833 km518 mi
- Best overall score56/100
- Best performance score43/100
- Best economy score94/100
- Best practicality score84/100
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180
- Lightest1,440 kg3,175 lb
- Best power-to-weight94 hp/t70 kW/t10.6 kg/hp
- Largest trunk505 L
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 136hp101kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 200Nm148lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,650kg3,638lb | 1,440kg3,175lb |
| Gross weight | 2,160kg4,762lb | 2,015kg4,442lb |
| Top speed | 217 km/h 135 mph | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 80.5s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph Calculated | 82.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9s | 9.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 42.1s Calculated | 45.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.4s Calculated | 8.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 16.5s Calculated | 16.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 91hp/t68kW/t41hp/1000 lb Calculated | 94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated | 139Nm/t93lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 833km518mi Calculated | 741km461mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,995cc122cu in | 1,332cc81cu 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 |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 505L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,510L | 1,370L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 40L | 43L |
| CO2 emissions | 127g/km | 132g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | 4,000 rpm | 1,500-3,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | 5,500 rpm | 1,460-4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.4 s | 8.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.9 s | 9.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 42.1 s | 45.4 s |
| Top speed | 217 km/h 135 mph | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.3 s | 7.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.9 s | 11.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.9 s | 14.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.5 s | 16.7 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | 150 hp 112 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | 136 hp 101 kW |
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180 and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d: 14 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | 200 Nm 148 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | 1,650 kg 3,638 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | 1,440 kg 3,175 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | 217 km/h 135 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | 215 km/h 134 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | 8.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | 9.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180: 1.0 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | 91 hp/t 68 kW/t 11.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | 94 hp/t 70 kW/t 10.6 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | 833 km 518 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | 741 km 461 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.9 s | 217 km/h 135 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | 136 hp 101 kW | 9.2 s | 215 km/h 134 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 |
| 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 8.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | 9.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | 91 hp/t 68 kW/t 11.0 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | 94 hp/t 70 kW/t 10.6 kg/hp | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318d | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 136 hp 101 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 200 Nm 148 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.9 s | 9.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 217 km/h 135 mph | 215 km/h 134 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,650 kg 3,638 lb | 1,440 kg 3,175 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km 40.6 mpg US 48.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 833 km 518 mi | 741 km 461 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 127 g/km | 132 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 91 hp/t 68 kW/t 11.0 kg/hp | 94 hp/t 70 kW/t 10.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK | 5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.40 LC100 km | 10.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi | 16.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal | 870 L230 US gal191 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,260 LC/year | 1,523 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318d
- Has 14 hp more
- Has 120 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 92 km (57 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 5 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180
- Is 210 kg lighter
- Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 5 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Highest CO2 emissions
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