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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 220dvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 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) · Facelift 2023

CLA 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9)

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

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) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 220dVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
193hp144kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,688kg3,721lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
73.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
911km566mi
Calculated
1,138km707mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,521mm60in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,837mm112in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
490L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,355L
1,920L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
66L

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 220dVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 220dVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
30.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI has 3 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 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
1,688 kg
3,721 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
232 km/h
144 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d7.4 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI8.0 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI 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 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
911 km
566 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
1,138 km
707 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 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)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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 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)Facelift 2023CLA 220d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.0 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 220dVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,521 mm
59.9 in
Range score
911 km
566 mi
1,138 km
707 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 220dVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 128 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 227 km (141 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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