Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6

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 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

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

CLS 350d V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,440 kg
    3,175 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
224hp167kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
922km573mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,596mm63in
Rear track-
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume
505L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
59L
CO2 emissions
146g/km
172g/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) CLA 250Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V63,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
620 Nm
457 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 250
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
1,920 kg
4,233 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 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
247 km/h
153 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 2506.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V66.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6: 0.1 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 250
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 250
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 250
672 km
417 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
922 km
573 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW
6.5 s
247 km/h
153 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 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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)CLA 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 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 250
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 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 250
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
224 hp
167 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
672 km
417 mi
922 km
573 mi
CO2 score
146 g/km
172 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 250Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250

  • Is 480 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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