Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023
AMG CLA 45 S
421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SvsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014
CLS 500 V8
408 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.1 s
- Fastest top speed280 km/h174 mph Unrestricted270 km/h168 mph Restricted
- Most powerful421 hp314 kW
- Lightest1,670 kg3,682 lb
- Best power-to-weight252 hp/t188 kW/t4.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score81/100
- Best performance score79/100
Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8
- Highest torque600 Nm443 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
- Best estimated range909 km565 mi
- Largest trunk590 L
- Best economy score83/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 421hp314kW | 408hp304kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 600Nm443lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,670kg3,682lb | 1,955kg4,310lb |
| Gross weight | 2,205kg4,861lb | 2,580kg5,688lb |
| 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 | 41.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph Calculated | 49.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1s | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.5s Calculated | 15.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9s Calculated | 4.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.8s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb Calculated | 209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton Calculated | 307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 554km344mi Calculated | 909km565mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,991cc121cu in | 4,663cc285cu in |
| Length | 4,701mm185in | 4,953mm195in |
| Width | 1,857mm73in | 1,881mm74in |
| Height | 1,412mm56in | 1,419mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,729mm107in | 2,874mm113in |
| Front track | 1,616mm64in | 1,596mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,596mm63in | 1,629mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 505L | 590L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,370L | 1,550L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 51L | 80L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 205g/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) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 SMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | 6,750 rpm | 5,000-5,250 rpm | 7,000 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 | 5,000-5,750 rpm | 1,600-4,750 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.1 s | 4.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.5 s | 15.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.4 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.9 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.1 s | 10.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.8 s | 12.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 203 km/h 126 mph | 185 km/h 115 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | 421 hp 314 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 | 408 hp 304 kW |
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S: 13 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | 1,670 kg 3,682 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 | 1,955 kg 4,310 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | 4.1 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 | 4.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8: 0.8 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | 9.2 L/100 km 25.6 mpg US 30.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 | 209 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | 554 km 344 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 | 909 km 565 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | 421 hp 314 kW | 4.1 s | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 | 408 hp 304 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.
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| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S |
| 9.2 L/100 km 25.6 mpg US 30.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 |
| 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | 9.2 L/100 km 25.6 mpg US 30.7 mpg UK | 4.1 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 4.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 9.2 L/100 km 25.6 mpg US 30.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 | 209 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 45 S | Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 421 hp 314 kW | 408 hp 304 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.1 s | 4.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,670 kg 3,682 lb | 1,955 kg 4,310 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.2 L/100 km 25.6 mpg US 30.7 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 554 km 344 mi | 909 km 565 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 205 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | 590 L 20.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 209 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 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.
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S | Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 |
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| Consumption | 9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.10 LC100 km | 15.40 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.91 LC100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,415 LC/year | 2,310 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 45 S
- Has 13 hp more
- Is 285 kg lighter
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8
- Has 100 Nm more
- Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 355 km (220 mi) more estimated range
- Has 85 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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