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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6vsBMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i

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

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

CLS 400 V6

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    177 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    776 km
    482 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
Power
333hp248kW
306hp228kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,125kg4,685lb
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
56.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
776km482mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,624mm182in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,811mm71in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
590L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
60L
CO2 emissions
177g/km
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i5,800-6,000 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
17.3 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 has 27 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
1,575 kg
3,472 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65.4 s
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 and BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i: 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 and BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i: 0.5 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
776 km
482 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
741 km
460 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.5 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6BMW3 Series Touring (F31)335i
Power
333 hp
248 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,624 mm
182.0 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
776 km
482 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
177 g/km
189 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 335i

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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