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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200vsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 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 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,219 kg
    2,687 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
163hp122kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,219kg2,687lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
34.5s
Calculated
39.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
754km469mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,549mm61in
Rear track-
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume
505L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
120g/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 200Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200-1,620-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 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 200SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.5 s
39.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
163 hp
122 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 has 13 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: 13 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 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 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 200
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
1,219 kg
2,687 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 200
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
215 km/h
134 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 2008.4 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI8.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 has more power, Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: 0.1 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 200
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 200
754 km
469 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.4 s
226 km/h
140 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 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 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 200
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.4 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.3 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 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
754 km
469 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
120 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 200Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Is 151 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 189 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 82 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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