Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200

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

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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
Power
190hp142kW
163hp122kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
34.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
754km469mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,836mm112in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
-
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
590L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,632L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
43L
CO2 emissions-
131g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200-1,620-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
34.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
163 hp
122 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 and Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
1,370 kg
3,020 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 2008.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 and Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI: 1.3 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
943 km
586 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
754 km
469 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.4 s
226 km/h
140 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
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

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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.4 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
Power
190 hp
142 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
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
Range score
943 km
586 mi
754 km
469 mi
CO2 score
-
131 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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