Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35vsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 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)

AMG CLA 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,482 kg
    3,267 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
306hp228kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,482kg3,267lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,090kg4,608lb
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
48.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
48.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
775km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,536mm60in
Rear track-
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume
505L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
55L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
-

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
15.0 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
186 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 35
306 hp
228 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35 has 6 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35: 6 hp (4 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
1,482 kg
3,267 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 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)AMG CLA 354.9 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI4.9 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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)AMG CLA 35
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
202 hp/t
151 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 35
680 km
423 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
775 km
481 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 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 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.9 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,482 kg
3,267 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
775 km
481 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 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 35Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 63 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 82 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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