BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)
Car comparison
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220
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) 320d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.1 s
- Fastest top speed240 km/h149 mph Unrestricted230 km/h143 mph Restricted
- Most powerful190 hp142 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions125 g/km
- Best estimated range833 km518 mi
- Best overall score64/100
- Best performance score54/100
- Best economy score94/100
- Best practicality score84/100
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220
- Lightest1,440 kg3,175 lb
- Best power-to-weight132 hp/t98 kW/t7.6 kg/hp
- Largest trunk505 L
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 300Nm221lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,585kg3,494lb | 1,440kg3,175lb |
| Gross weight | 2,190kg4,828lb | 2,090kg4,608lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 70.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 70.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1s | 7.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 25.7s Calculated | 25.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8s Calculated | 6.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.0s Calculated | 15.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb Calculated | 132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton Calculated | 208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 833km518mi Calculated | 672km417mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,995cc122cu in | 1,991cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,709mm185in | 4,688mm185in |
| Width | 1,827mm72in | 1,830mm72in |
| Height | 1,440mm57in | 1,442mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,851mm112in | 2,729mm107in |
| Front track | 1,573mm62in | 1,612mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,569mm62in | - |
| Ground clearance | 141mm6in | 104mm4in |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 505L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,510L | 1,370L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 40L | 43L |
| CO2 emissions | 125g/km | 146g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | - | 1,600-4,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.8 s | 6.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.1 s | 7.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 25.7 s | 25.7 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.0 s | 10.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.7 s | 12.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.0 s | 15.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 159 km/h 99 mph | 159 km/h 99 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 190 hp 142 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | 190 hp 142 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 1,585 kg 3,494 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | 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)320d | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | 240 km/h 149 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 7.1 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | 7.1 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)320d | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220: 1.6 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)320d | 120 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | 132 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 833 km 518 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | 672 km 417 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.1 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.1 s | 240 km/h 149 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)320d |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 |
| 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d 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)320d | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 7.1 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK | 7.1 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)320d | 120 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | 132 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.1 s | 7.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,585 kg 3,494 lb | 1,440 kg 3,175 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 833 km 518 mi | 672 km 417 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 125 g/km | 146 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 120 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.3 kg/hp | 132 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220 |
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| Consumption | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK | 6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.40 LC100 km | 11.20 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi | 18.02 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal | 960 L254 US gal211 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,260 LC/year | 1,680 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d
- Has 100 Nm more
- Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 21 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 220
- Is 145 kg lighter
- Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 5 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Highest CO2 emissions
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