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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220dvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

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 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220dSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,309kg2,886lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
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Trunk volume
495L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,360L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
50L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
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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 220dSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,600 rpm4,050 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220dSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
27.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
1,309 kg
2,886 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
235 km/h
146 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
232 km/h
144 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) CLA 220d and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 0.2 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
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220d and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 1.1 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 220d
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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
1,000 km
621 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
806 km
501 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
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.3 s
232 km/h
144 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/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.3 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
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220dSeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,309 kg
2,886 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
806 km
501 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
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Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220dSeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 194 km (120 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Is 256 kg lighter
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 92 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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