Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8vsBMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.7 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,950 kg4,299 lb
- Best power-to-weight300 hp/t224 kW/t3.3 kg/hp
- Best overall score86/100
- Best performance score86/100
- Best economy score78/100
BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh
- Most powerful601 hp448 kW
- Highest torque820 Nm605 lb-ft
- Largest trunk570 L
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 585hp436kW | 601hp448kW |
| Torque | 800Nm590lb-ft | 820Nm605lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,950kg4,299lb | 2,350kg5,181lb |
| Gross weight | 2,560kg5,644lb | 2,960kg6,526lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 32.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 32.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 3.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.7s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 3.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 11.4s Calculated | 11.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 300hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb Calculated | 256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 410Nm/t275lb-ft/ton Calculated | 349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 623km387mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 5,461cc333cu in | - |
| Length | 4,953mm195in | 5,060mm199in |
| Width | 1,881mm74in | 1,900mm75in |
| Height | 1,419mm56in | 1,505mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,874mm113in | 2,995mm118in |
| Front track | 1,596mm63in | 1,622mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,629mm64in | 1,625mm64in |
| Ground clearance | - | 137mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 550L | 570L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,550L | 1,700L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | - |
| CO2 emissions | 248g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 3.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 3.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.7 s | 12.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 5.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.7 s | 10.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.4 s | 11.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 206 km/h 128 mph | 194 km/h 121 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 585 hp 436 kW |
| BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh | 601 hp 448 kW |
BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh has 16 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8 and BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh: 16 hp (12 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
| BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh | 820 Nm 605 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 1,950 kg 4,299 lb |
| BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh | 2,350 kg 5,181 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 3.7 s |
| BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh | 3.9 s |
Although BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8 and BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh: 0.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 300 hp/t 224 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp |
| BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh | 256 hp/t 191 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 585 hp 436 kW | 3.7 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh | 601 hp 448 kW | 3.9 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | BMWi5 Touring (G61)M60 81.2 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 585 hp 436 kW | 601 hp 448 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | 820 Nm 605 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 3.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,950 kg 4,299 lb | 2,350 kg 5,181 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 623 km 387 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 248 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 550 L 19.4 cu ft | 570 L 20.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 300 hp/t 224 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 256 hp/t 191 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8 |
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| Consumption | 10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.55 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 29.85 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,783 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8
- Is 400 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
BMW i5 Touring (G61) M60 81.2 kWh
- Has 16 hp more
- Has 20 Nm more
- Has 20 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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