Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200dvsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC

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 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    100 hp/t
    75 kW/t
    10.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200dMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
150hp112kW
170hp127kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
81.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
39.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
100hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
956km594mi
Calculated
1,204km748mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,596mm63in
Rear track-
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume
495L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,360L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
59L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
127g/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 200dMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d-1,400-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200dMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
39.6 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: 0.2 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 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 200d
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
221 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
220 km/h
137 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 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 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 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC 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 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.6 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 200d
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200dMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
150 hp
112 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.6 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
956 km
594 mi
1,204 km
748 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
100 hp/t
75 kW/t
10.0 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200dMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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