Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 SvsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S 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 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

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

AMG CLS 63 S V8

585 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
Power
421hp314kW
585hp436kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
32.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
300hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
410Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
Calculated
623km387mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,874mm113in
Front track-
1,596mm63in
Rear track-
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
66L
CO2 emissions-
248g/km

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 45 SMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V85,500 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
10.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
585 hp
436 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8 has 164 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8: 164 hp (122 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
800 Nm
590 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)AMG CLA 45 S
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
1,950 kg
4,299 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 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V83.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: 0.3 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 S
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8: 2.3 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 S
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
300 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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)AMG CLA 45 S
614 km
382 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
623 km
387 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 S
421 hp
314 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
585 hp
436 kW
3.7 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 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 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)AMG CLA 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S 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 S
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
3.7 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 S
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
300 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
585 hp
436 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
614 km
382 mi
623 km
387 mi
CO2 score
-
248 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
300 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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) AMG CLA 45 SMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8

  • Has 164 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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