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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35vsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 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) · Facelift 2023

AMG CLA 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
306hp228kW
320hp239kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,195kg4,839lb
2,140kg4,718lb
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
48.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
586km364mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,692mm185in
4,644mm183in
Width
1,834mm72in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,466mm58in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,678mm105in
Front track
1,610mm63in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
505L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
55L

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 35Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 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
15.3 s
15.1 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
2.3 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
115 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI has 14 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 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
1,630 kg
3,594 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 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)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 354.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI4.9 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35: 1.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
764 km
475 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 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)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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 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
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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
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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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)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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 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
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
586 km
364 mi
764 km
475 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 35Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 178 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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