Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

GTE 1.4 TSI

156 hp1395 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
163hp122kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
34.5s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
1.6L/100 km147mpg US176.6mpg 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
16.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
754km469mi
Calculated
3,125km1,942mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,773mm188in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,516mm60in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,586mm62in
Rear track-
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
505L
483L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,613L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
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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 200Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,550-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.5 s
33.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
152 km/h
94 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: 7 hp (5 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
1,685 kg
3,715 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
222 km/h
138 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI7.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: 0.8 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
1.6 L/100 km
147.0 mpg US
176.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: 4.1 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)CLA 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 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 200
754 km
469 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
3,125 km
1,942 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
156 hp
116 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
483 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 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 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
1.6 L/100 km
147.0 mpg US
176.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
1.6 L/100 km
147.0 mpg US
176.6 mpg UK
7.6 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
1.6 L/100 km
147.0 mpg US
176.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 2019GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
1.6 L/100 km
147.0 mpg US
176.6 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
483 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Range score
754 km
469 mi
3,125 km
1,942 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
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Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
483 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 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 200Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK1.6 L/100 km147 mpg US176.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km2.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi4.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal240 L63 US gal53 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year420.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 GTE 1.4 TSI

  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2,371 km (1,473 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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