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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SvsBMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

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 M3 Touring (G81)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2022-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    204 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    567 km
    353 mi
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SBMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
421hp314kW
510hp380kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,370kg5,225lb
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
48.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
11.5s
Calculated
12.9s
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
567km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,701mm185in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance-
122mm5in
Trunk volume
505L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
59L

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 M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SBMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.5 s
12.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 has 89 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S and BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: 89 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 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)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
1,865 kg
4,112 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
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)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S4.1 s
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.03.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: 0.5 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S and BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: 1.2 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 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)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S
554 km
344 mi
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
567 km
353 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.6 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)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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 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
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.6 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)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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 SBMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
421 hp
314 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 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
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
554 km
344 mi
567 km
353 mi
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
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 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.

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) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SBMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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