Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 SvsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 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 R-class (W251)

AMG R 63 V8

510 hp6208 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2007

Comparison overview

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

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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
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • 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 estimated range
    614 km
    382 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
421hp314kW
510hp380kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,900kg6,393lb
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
55.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
24.1L/100 km9.8mpg US11.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
Calculated
491km305mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,930mm194in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,634mm64in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,980mm117in
Front track-
1,665mm66in
Rear track-
1,652mm65in
Trunk volume
505L
433L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
2,407L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
6
Fuel tank
51L
80L

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 R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
16.3 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
181 km/h
112 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8 has 89 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 R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: 89 hp (66 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
630 Nm
465 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
2,330 kg
5,137 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V85.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 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 R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: 1.0 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 S and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: 8.0 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
491 km
305 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW
5.0 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,634 mm
64.3 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
5.0 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-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45 SMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
5.0 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
2,330 kg
5,137 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 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
6 seats
Trunk
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,634 mm
64.3 in
Range score
614 km
382 mi
491 km
305 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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 R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK16.3 L/100 km14.4 mpg US17.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km28.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi45.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal2,445 L646 US gal538 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year4,279 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 690 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 8.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 72 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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