Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 250 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 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2019
VS

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

CLS 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,054 km
    655 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,440 kg
    3,175 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
1,054km655mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu 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
505L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
59L
CO2 emissions
146g/km
147g/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 220Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
33.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC has 14 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 CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 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 220
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
1,880 kg
4,145 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 220
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
229 km/h
142 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 2207.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC8.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: 1.0 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 220
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220: 0.8 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 220
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 220
672 km
417 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
1,054 km
655 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
8.1 s
229 km/h
142 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 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220 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 220
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.1 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)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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
1,054 km
655 mi
CO2 score
146 g/km
147 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 220Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220

  • Is 440 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 382 km (237 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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