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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSIvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 200d

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023

CLA 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,222 km
    759 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,572kg3,466lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
84.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
80.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
39.9s
Calculated
38.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.7s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,222km759mi
Calculated
768km477mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,917mm194in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,849mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,497mm59in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,841mm112in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
690L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,920L
1,355L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
43L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d3,400-4,400 rpm1,400-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.7 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.2 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.9 s
38.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.5 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
11.1 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.7 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
1,572 kg
3,466 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
1,545 kg
3,406 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
222 km/h
138 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI9.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200d and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: 0.6 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
1,222 km
759 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
768 km
477 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.2 s
222 km/h
138 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
221 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 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 (B9)1.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
9.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,572 kg
3,466 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,222 km
759 mi
768 km
477 mi
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 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 (B9) 1.5 eTSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200d
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 454 km (282 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 27 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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