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

CLA 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

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

CLS 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 220dMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
73.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
79.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
29.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
911km566mi
Calculated
1,180km733mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
490L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,355L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
59L
CO2 emissions-
130g/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 220dMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d: 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220dMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
29.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d 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

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: 0.3 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 220d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
237 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC 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 220d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 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 220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 220dMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
911 km
566 mi
1,180 km
733 mi
CO2 score
-
130 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220dMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

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