Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 250evsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 220 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 250e

163 hp1332 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

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

CLS 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    96 hp/t
    72 kW/t
    10.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    1.2 L/100 km
    196.0 mpg US
    235.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    2,917 km
    1,812 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250eMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
163hp122kW
170hp127kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
81.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
39.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
1.2L/100 km196mpg US235.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
2,917km1,812mi
Calculated
1,204km748mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu 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
445L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,310L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
35L
59L
CO2 emissions-
127g/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 250eMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e5,500 rpm2,000-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250eMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
39.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
163 hp
122 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: 7 hp (5 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 250e
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
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 250e
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
1,770 kg
3,902 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 250e
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 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 250e7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC8.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e 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 250e and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: 0.9 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 250e
1.2 L/100 km
196.0 mpg US
235.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: 3.7 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)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
2,917 km
1,812 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
1,204 km
748 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 250e
163 hp
122 kW
7.7 s
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
220 km/h
137 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 250e
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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 250e
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
1.2 L/100 km
196.0 mpg US
235.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e 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 250e
1.2 L/100 km
196.0 mpg US
235.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.6 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 250e
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
1.2 L/100 km
196.0 mpg US
235.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250eMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
163 hp
122 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
1.2 L/100 km
196.0 mpg US
235.4 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 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
2,917 km
1,812 mi
1,204 km
748 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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) Facelift 2023 CLA 250eMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC
Consumption1.2 L/100 km196 mpg US235.4 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km2.10 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi3.38 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used180 L48 US gal40 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost315.00 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1,713 km (1,064 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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