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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200vsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
163hp122kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
34.5s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
754km469mi
Calculated
952km591mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,573mm62in
Rear track-
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
505L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
59L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200-1,620-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.5 s
38.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
163 hp
122 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 has 7 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
250 Nm
184 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)CLA 200
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
1,570 kg
3,461 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)CLA 200
226 km/h
140 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i: 0.3 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)CLA 200
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i: 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)CLA 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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)CLA 200
754 km
469 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
952 km
591 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.4 s
226 km/h
140 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
156 hp
116 kW
8.7 s
220 km/h
137 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)CLA 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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

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)CLA 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 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)CLA 200
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.4 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
163 hp
122 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
754 km
469 mi
952 km
591 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
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Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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) CLA 200BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i

  • Has 197 km (123 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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