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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTECvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180

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 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 180

136 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    96 hp/t
    72 kW/t
    10.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,204 km
    748 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTECMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
Power
170hp127kW
136hp101kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
200Nm148lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
81.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
45.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
139Nm/t93lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,204km748mi
Calculated
741km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,602mm63in
Trunk volume
590L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
43L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
132g/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 220 BlueTECMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 1805,500 rpm1,460-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTECMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
45.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
136 hp
101 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: 34 hp (25 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 220 BlueTEC
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
200 Nm
148 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 220 BlueTEC
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
1,440 kg
3,175 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 220 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
215 km/h
134 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 220 BlueTEC8.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 1809.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180: 0.6 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 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180: 0.9 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 220 BlueTEC
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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 220 BlueTEC
1,204 km
748 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
741 km
461 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 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
136 hp
101 kW
9.2 s
215 km/h
134 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 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC 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 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTECMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
9.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,204 km
748 mi
741 km
461 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTECMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 463 km (288 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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