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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220dvsVolkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

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 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023

Comparison overview

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • 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
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220dVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
956km594mi
Calculated
1,375km854mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,866mm192in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,835mm112in
Front track
1,612mm63in
-
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume
495L
-
Max trunk volume
1,360L
1,632L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
66L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220dVolkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d-1,600-2,600 rpm2,850 rpm
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220dVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
30.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d and Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 220d
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,575 kg
3,472 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 220d
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
233 km/h
145 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 220d7.2 s
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI7.9 s

Although Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d and Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 0.7 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 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 220d
956 km
594 mi
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,375 km
854 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
233 km/h
145 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,632 L
57.6 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d 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 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.9 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 220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220dVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
1,632 L
57.6 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
956 km
594 mi
1,375 km
854 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
1,632 L
57.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 220dVolkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 419 km (261 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1,137 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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