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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 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) · Facelift 2023

CLA 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

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
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,155kg4,751lb
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
73.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
25.8s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
911km566mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
Trunk volume
500L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,355L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
51L

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) Facelift 2023 CLA 220dPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.8 s
27.7 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
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
1,560 kg
3,439 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)Facelift 2023CLA 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) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d: 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
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d: 1.3 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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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
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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.4 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 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
7.4 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
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
911 km
566 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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