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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8vsDodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8

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 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Dodge Magnum

6.1 i V8 SRT-8

432 hp6059 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    816 km
    507 mi
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8

  • Most powerful
    432 hp
    322 kW
  • Lightest
    1,935 kg
    4,266 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    770 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
Power
408hp304kW
432hp322kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
569Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
-
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
50.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
51.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
816km507mi
Calculated
459km285mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
6,059cc370cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
5,022mm198in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,882mm74in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
3,048mm120in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,600mm63in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
590L
770L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
2,027L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
72L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
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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 500 V8Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-86,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
15.7 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
432 hp
322 kW

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8 has 24 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 and Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: 24 hp (18 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 500 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
569 Nm
420 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 500 V8
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
1,935 kg
4,266 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 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
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 500 V84.9 s
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-85.0 s

Although Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 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 CLS 500 V8 and Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: 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 500 V8
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 and Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8: 5.9 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 500 V8
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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 500 V8
816 km
507 mi
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
459 km
285 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 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
432 hp
322 kW
5.0 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 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Length
5,022 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 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 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 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 500 V8
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.0 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 500 V8
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8DodgeMagnum6.1 i V8 SRT-8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
432 hp
322 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Length
5,022 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
816 km
507 mi
459 km
285 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
-
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8

  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 358 km (222 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Dodge Magnum 6.1 i V8 SRT-8

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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