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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218)

AMG CLS 63 V8

557 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8

  • Most powerful
    557 hp
    415 kW
  • Highest torque
    720 Nm
    531 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    653 km
    406 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
387hp289kW
557hp415kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,530kg5,578lb
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
38.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,956mm195in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,874mm113in
Front track-
1,622mm64in
Rear track-
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
505L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
66L

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 CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V85,500 rpm1,750-5,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
12.6 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 has 170 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 170 hp (127 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
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

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 0.2 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 1.7 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)AMG CLA 45
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
557 hp
415 kW
4.3 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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)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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.3 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
387 hp
289 kW
557 hp
415 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.3 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
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
653 km
406 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8

  • Has 170 hp more
  • Has 240 Nm more
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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