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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 250evsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 250e

163 hp1332 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    104 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250eVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
Power
163hp122kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
81.5s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
1.2L/100 km196mpg US235.4mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
2,917km1,812mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
445L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,310L
1,624L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
35L
50L

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 250eVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250eVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
37.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
146 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e: 13 hp (10 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
1,445 kg
3,186 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI: 1.0 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI: 2.8 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
223 km/h
139 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.7 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)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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250eVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
1.2 L/100 km
196.0 mpg US
235.4 mpg UK
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
2,917 km
1,812 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 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 250eVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI
Consumption1.2 L/100 km196 mpg US235.4 mpg UK4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km2.10 LC100 km7.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi3.38 LC100 mi11.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used180 L48 US gal40 UK gal600 L159 US gal132 UK gal
Annual fuel cost315.00 LC/year1,050 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,667 km (1,036 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 166 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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