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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250vsCupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI

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

Cupra Leon Sportstourer

2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2023

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    746 km
    464 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
Power
224hp167kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,536kg3,386lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
746km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,683mm106in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,554mm61in
Rear track-
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume
505L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions
146g/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 250Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI: 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
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
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
104 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW

Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI has 21 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 Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI: 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)CLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
1,536 kg
3,386 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
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)CLA 2506.4 s
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI6.6 s

Although Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI 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 Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI: 0.2 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
746 km
464 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 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)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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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)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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.6 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)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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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)CLA 250CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,536 kg
3,386 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
746 km
464 mi
CO2 score
146 g/km
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 250Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250

  • Is 96 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 74 km (46 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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