Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

AMG CLA 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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

  • 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 economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35
Power
320hp239kW
306hp228kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,718kg3,788lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
48.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
680km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,838mm112in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
-
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
565L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,632L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
51L
CO2 emissions-
171g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI5,350-6,500 rpm2,100-5,350 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35-3,000-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35
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
14.9 s
15.2 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35
306 hp
228 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35 and Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
1,718 kg
3,788 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35
1,545 kg
3,406 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35
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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 354.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
857 km
533 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35
680 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
270 km/h
168 mph
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

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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
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

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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.9 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

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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35
Power
320 hp
239 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,718 kg
3,788 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
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
Range score
857 km
533 mi
680 km
423 mi
CO2 score
-
171 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 35
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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