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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 250vsCupra Leon Sportstourer · Facelift 2024 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) · Facelift 2023

CLA 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

Cupra Leon Sportstourer · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
224hp167kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
71.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,656mm183in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
485L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
55L

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 CLA 250Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 2505,500-6,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20242.0 TSI4,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
25.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 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
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250 has 20 hp more than Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 2023CLA 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20242.0 TSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250 and Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 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)Facelift 2023CLA 250
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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)Facelift 2023CLA 250
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20242.0 TSI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.7 s
233 km/h
145 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 2023CLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,438 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)Facelift 2023CLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 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)Facelift 2023CLA 250
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.7 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 2023CLA 250
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20242.0 TSI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
724 km
450 mi
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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