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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d

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 / estate2020-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

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
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
71.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.8s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
956km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,950cc119cu 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
495L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,360L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
43L
CO2 emissions-
119g/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 220dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d: 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 220d-1,600-2,600 rpm2,850 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 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.8 s
26.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
98 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 220d
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 220d
400 Nm
295 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
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
1,510 kg
3,329 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 220d
237 km/h
147 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 BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d: 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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
930 km
578 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
956 km
594 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 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
237 km/h
147 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 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
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.2 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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
956 km
594 mi
CO2 score
-
119 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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