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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 250vsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220

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

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

CLA 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220

  • Lightest
    1,440 kg
    3,175 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
Power
224hp167kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
71.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
-
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
485L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
43L
CO2 emissions-
146g/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) Facelift 2023 CLA 250Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 2505,500-6,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: 34 hp (25 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220: 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250: 1.2 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)Facelift 2023CLA 250
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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)Facelift 2023CLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
240 km/h
149 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)Facelift 2023CLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250 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)Facelift 2023CLA 250
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.1 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)Facelift 2023CLA 250
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
Power
224 hp
167 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
671 km
417 mi
672 km
417 mi
CO2 score
-
146 g/km
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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