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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6vsJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6

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

CLS 400 V6

333 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260)

3.0d V6

300 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,855 kg
    4,090 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,158 km
    719 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
Power
333hp248kW
300hp224kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,915kg4,222lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
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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
57.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
1,158km719mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,955mm195in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,496mm59in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,607mm63in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
590L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
66L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
149g/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 V6Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6: 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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V64,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
21.8 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 has 33 hp more than Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6.

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6: 1.2 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
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: 2.7 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
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
300 hp
224 kW
6.6 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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,955 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,496 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-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
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d 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
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.6 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
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)3.0d V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,955 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Range score
702 km
436 mi
1,158 km
719 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 3.0d V6

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 456 km (283 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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