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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 250evsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI

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 Passat Variant (B9)

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • 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 overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250eVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
Power
163hp122kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,572kg3,466lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
39.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
1.2L/100 km196mpg US235.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
2,917km1,812mi
Calculated
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,497mm59in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,841mm112in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
445L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,310L
1,920L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
35L
66L

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 Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250eVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
39.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
11.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
143 km/h
89 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
1,572 kg
3,466 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
222 km/h
138 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: 1.5 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250e and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI: 4.2 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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)Facelift 2023CLA 250e
2,917 km
1,812 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
1,222 km
759 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.2 s
222 km/h
138 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
9.2 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 250eVolkswagenPassat Variant (B9)1.5 eTSI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
9.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,572 kg
3,466 lb
Fuel consumption
1.2 L/100 km
196.0 mpg US
235.4 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
Range score
2,917 km
1,812 mi
1,222 km
759 mi
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 250eVolkswagen Passat Variant (B9) 1.5 eTSI
Consumption1.2 L/100 km196 mpg US235.4 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km2.10 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi3.38 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used180 L48 US gal40 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost315.00 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1,694 km (1,053 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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