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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45vsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35

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 45

387 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023

AMG CLA 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    607 km
    377 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Power
387hp289kW
306hp228kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,195kg4,839lb
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
38.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
586km364mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,692mm185in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,729mm107in
Front track-
1,610mm63in
Rear track-
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
51L

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 45Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 456,500 rpm4,750-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 356,100 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
15.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 has 81 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45: 81 hp (60 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)AMG CLA 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35: 0.8 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 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 45
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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)AMG CLA 45
387 hp
289 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG 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
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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 45
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 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 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 45
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Power
387 hp
289 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 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
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
586 km
364 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45

  • Has 81 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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