Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35vsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY

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 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010

R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,950kg6,504lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
48.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
792km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,661mm65in
Rear track-
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume
505L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
80L
CO2 emissions
171g/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 35Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCYPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35-3,000-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY6,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
29.5 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
2.3 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
306 hp
228 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 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
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)AMG CLA 35
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
2,150 kg
4,740 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 35
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
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)AMG CLA 354.9 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: 2.9 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 35
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: 2.6 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 35
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 35
680 km
423 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
792 km
492 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 35
306 hp
228 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
306 hp
228 kW
7.8 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)AMG CLA 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 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 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35 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 35
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.8 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)AMG CLA 35
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
2,150 kg
4,740 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
792 km
492 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 35Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 605 kg lighter
  • Is 2.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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