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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SvsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i

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

AMG CLA 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

M340i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,670 kg
    3,682 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    252 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SBMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
Power
421hp314kW
374hp279kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
44.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
11.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,701mm185in
4,713mm186in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,583mm62in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
505L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
59L
CO2 emissions-
172g/km

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 AMG CLA 45 SBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i5,500-6,500 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SBMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.5 s
13.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
191 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S has 47 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: 47 hp (35 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

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 2023AMG CLA 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 AMG CLA 45 S and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i: 0.4 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 2023AMG CLA 45 S
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 2023AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
374 hp
279 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2023AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 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 2023AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S 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 2023AMG CLA 45 S
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.5 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 2023AMG CLA 45 S
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SBMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
Power
421 hp
314 kW
374 hp
279 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,701 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
554 km
344 mi
776 km
482 mi
CO2 score
-
172 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i

  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 222 km (138 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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