Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

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

AMG CLA 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 400 V6

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    776 km
    482 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
306hp228kW
333hp248kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
2,370kg5,225lb
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
49.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
586km364mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,692mm185in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,610mm63in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
59L

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 AMG CLA 35Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 356,100 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
17.1 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 has 27 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 CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
480 Nm
354 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)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 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 2023AMG CLA 35
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
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)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 354.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: 0.5 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 2023AMG CLA 35
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35: 1.1 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)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
586 km
364 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 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)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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 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)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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 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 2023AMG CLA 35
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.4 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 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 2023AMG CLA 35Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 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
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
586 km
364 mi
776 km
482 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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.

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) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 190 km (118 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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