Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSIvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    213 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    102 hp/t
    76 kW/t
    9.8 kg/hp
  • 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 practicality score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 199 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
43.5s
Calculated
82.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,054km655mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,602mm63in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
104mm4in
Trunk volume
650L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,360L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
51L
CO2 emissions
126g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d-1,400-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.5 s
82.8 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
1,555 kg
3,428 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
201 km/h
125 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI8.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI: 0.5 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
1,054 km
655 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
213 km/h
132 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
201 km/h
125 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
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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 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
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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.7 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
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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.5 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.7 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,054 km
655 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
126 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 54 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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