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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

525d

231 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,440 kg
    3,175 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
Power
224hp167kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu 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-
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
505L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
66L
CO2 emissions
146g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250 and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
1,705 kg
3,759 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)CLA 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 2506.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d6.8 s

Although BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250 and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d: 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)CLA 250
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250: 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
672 km
417 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
1,294 km
804 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 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)CLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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)CLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 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)CLA 250
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.8 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)CLA 250
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
146 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 622 km (387 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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