Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    956 km
    594 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,489 kg
    3,283 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,489kg3,283lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
904km562mi
Calculated
956km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,773mm188in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
-
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
650L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,360L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
43L
CO2 emissions-
119g/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.

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d-1,600-2,600 rpm2,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
26.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
1,489 kg
3,283 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
1,510 kg
3,329 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 2.8 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
904 km
562 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
956 km
594 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
237 km/h
147 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
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

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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.2 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 (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,489 kg
3,283 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,773 mm
187.9 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
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
Range score
904 km
562 mi
956 km
594 mi
CO2 score
-
119 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 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
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI

  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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