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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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2019

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dMercedes-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
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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) 320dMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dMercedes-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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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)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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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

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)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
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
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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
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

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,680 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

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