Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250vsSkoda Octavia IV Combi RS 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 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

Skoda Octavia IV Combi

RS 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023

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) 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 city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    640 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
224hp167kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,602kg3,532lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,702mm185in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,681mm106in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,541mm61in
Rear track-
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
129mm5in
Trunk volume
505L
640L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions
146g/km
151g/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 250Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
21.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
166 km/h
103 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW

Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI has 21 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 Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 21 hp (16 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
1,602 kg
3,532 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI6.7 s

Although Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI 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 Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 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)CLA 250
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250 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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.7 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)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
SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 250SkodaOctavia IV CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,602 kg
3,532 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
146 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 250Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 250

  • Is 162 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 5 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

Skoda Octavia IV Combi RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 86 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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