Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 250e

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

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

CLA 250e

163 hp1332 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,646 kg
    3,629 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
Power
193hp144kW
163hp122kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,646kg3,629lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
1.2L/100 km196mpg US235.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
2,917km1,812mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,836mm112in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
590L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,632L
1,310L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
35L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250ePowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e5,500 rpm2,000-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
32.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
163 hp
122 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI has 30 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 Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,646 kg
3,629 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
1,690 kg
3,726 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e: 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
1.2 L/100 km
196.0 mpg US
235.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e and Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 4.7 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,119 km
695 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
2,917 km
1,812 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
163 hp
122 kW
7.7 s
226 km/h
140 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
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

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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.6 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

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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
Power
193 hp
144 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,646 kg
3,629 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
1.2 L/100 km
196.0 mpg US
235.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
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
Range score
1,119 km
695 mi
2,917 km
1,812 mi
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK1.2 L/100 km196 mpg US235.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km2.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi3.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal180 L48 US gal40 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year315.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 44 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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