Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220dvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.1 s
- Fastest top speed235 km/h146 mph
- Most powerful190 hp142 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,565 kg3,450 lb
- Best power-to-weight121 hp/t91 kW/t8.2 kg/hp
- Best overall score64/100
- Best performance score54/100
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.2 L/100 km56.0 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions118 g/km
- Best estimated range1,467 km911 mi
- Largest trunk570 L
- Best economy score95/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,565kg3,450lb | 1,740kg3,836lb |
| Gross weight | 2,200kg4,850lb | 2,440kg5,379lb |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | 225 km/h 140 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 70.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 72.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1s | 7.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 27.0s Calculated | 32.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8s Calculated | 7.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK | 4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.0s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb Calculated | 109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton Calculated | 230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,000km621mi Calculated | 1,467km911mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,950cc119cu in | 1,995cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,688mm185in | 4,942mm195in |
| Width | 1,830mm72in | 1,868mm74in |
| Height | 1,442mm57in | 1,498mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,729mm107in | 2,975mm117in |
| Front track | 1,612mm63in | 1,605mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,602mm63in | 1,630mm64in |
| Ground clearance | 104mm4in | 140mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 495L | 570L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,360L | 1,700L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 51L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | 135g/km | 118g/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) CLA 220d: Power / Torque
- BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | 3,800 rpm | 1,600-2,600 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.8 s | 7.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.1 s | 7.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 27.0 s | 32.0 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | 225 km/h 140 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 | 9.9 s | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.7 s | 13.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.0 s | 15.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 157 km/h 98 mph | 152 km/h 95 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | 190 hp 142 kW |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 190 hp 142 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 1,740 kg 3,836 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 225 km/h 140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | 7.1 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 7.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d: 0.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | 121 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | 1,000 km 621 mi |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 1,467 km 911 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.1 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.5 s | 225 km/h 140 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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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d |
| 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 7.1 s |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | 7.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | 121 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.1 s | 7.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | 225 km/h 140 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb | 1,740 kg 3,836 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 4.5 L/100 km 52.3 mpg US 62.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,000 km 621 mi | 1,467 km 911 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 135 g/km | 118 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 495 L 17.5 cu ft | 570 L 20.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 121 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp | 109 hp/t 81 kW/t 9.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d |
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| Consumption | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK | 4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.92 LC100 km | 7.88 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi | 12.67 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal | 675 L178 US gal148 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,339 LC/year | 1,181 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d
- Is 175 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 467 km (290 mi) more estimated range
- Has 75 L more trunk volume
- Emits 17 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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