Car comparison

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

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218)

AMG CLS 63 V8

525 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2012-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    279 hp/t
    208 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    653 km
    406 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
421hp314kW
525hp391kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,540kg5,600lb
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
40.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg 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
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
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 45 SMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: 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 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V85,250-5,750 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,400 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
13.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
195 km/h
121 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 has 104 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) AMG CLS 63 V8: 104 hp (78 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
700 Nm
516 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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)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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 S4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V84.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S 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 S and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 0.4 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)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 S and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 1.8 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
653 km
406 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.4 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)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)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
4,956 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 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.4 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)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)AMG CLS 63 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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 45 SMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.4 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
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
614 km
382 mi
653 km
406 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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) AMG CLS 63 V8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 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 104 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 km (24 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
  • Lowest top speed

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