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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 SvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

AMG CLA 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

M550d

400 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    985 km
    612 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
421hp314kW
400hp298kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
760Nm561lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,620kg5,776lb
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
40.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
48.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
Calculated
985km612mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,962mm195in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,975mm117in
Trunk volume
505L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
66L
CO2 emissions-
176g/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) AMG CLA 45 SBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
14.6 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
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
400 hp
298 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S has 21 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
760 Nm
561 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)AMG CLA 45 S
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
1,955 kg
4,310 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)AMG CLA 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S4.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d: 0.6 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)AMG CLA 45 S
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) 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)AMG CLA 45 S
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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)AMG CLA 45 S
614 km
382 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
985 km
612 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
400 hp
298 kW
4.6 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)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d 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)AMG CLA 45 S
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.6 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)AMG CLA 45 S
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SBMW5 Series Touring (G31)M550d
Power
421 hp
314 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
4,962 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
614 km
382 mi
985 km
612 mi
CO2 score
-
176 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 SBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) M550d

  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 371 km (230 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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