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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 180

136 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    102 hp/t
    76 kW/t
    9.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,054 km
    655 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
136hp101kW
150hp112kW
Torque
200Nm148lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
82.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.2s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
45.4s
Calculated
43.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.7s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
139Nm/t93lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
741km461mi
Calculated
1,054km655mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
505L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
59L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
126g/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) CLA 180Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 1805,500 rpm1,460-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.7 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.2 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.4 s
43.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
11.0 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.1 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.7 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
136 hp
101 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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)CLA 180
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,465 kg
3,230 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)CLA 180
215 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 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)CLA 1809.2 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180: 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)CLA 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

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)CLA 180
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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)CLA 180
741 km
461 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,054 km
655 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
136 hp
101 kW
9.2 s
215 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
213 km/h
132 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)CLA 180
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 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)CLA 180
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI 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)CLA 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
9.2 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.8 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)CLA 180
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
136 hp
101 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.2 s
8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
741 km
461 mi
1,054 km
655 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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.

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) CLA 180Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 312 km (194 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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