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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 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) · Facelift 2023

CLA 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

318i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    591 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
163hp122kW
156hp116kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
78.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
642km399mi
Calculated
952km591mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume
485L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 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)Facelift 2023CLA 2005,500 rpm2,000-3,500 rpm5,750 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)Facelift 2023CLA 200BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 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
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 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) Facelift 2023 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)Facelift 2023CLA 200
270 Nm
199 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)Facelift 2023CLA 200
1,455 kg
3,208 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)Facelift 2023CLA 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) Facelift 2023 CLA 200 and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i: 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200: 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)Facelift 2023CLA 200
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.6 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)Facelift 2023CLA 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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)Facelift 2023CLA 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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) Facelift 2023 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)Facelift 2023CLA 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.6 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)Facelift 2023CLA 200
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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)Facelift 2023CLA 200BMW3 Series Touring (G21)318i
Power
163 hp
122 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
642 km
399 mi
952 km
591 mi
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 318i

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 310 km (193 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • 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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