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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6vsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220

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 350 BlueTEC V6

252 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    868 km
    539 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220

  • Lightest
    1,440 kg
    3,175 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
Power
252hp188kW
190hp142kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
868km539mi
Calculated
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
-
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
590L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
43L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
146g/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 350 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V63,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 has 62 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6: 62 hp (46 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 350 BlueTEC V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
300 Nm
221 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 350 BlueTEC V6
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
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 350 BlueTEC V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
240 km/h
149 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 350 BlueTEC V66.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 2207.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220: 0.3 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 350 BlueTEC V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

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 350 BlueTEC V6
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 350 BlueTEC V6
868 km
539 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
672 km
417 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 350 BlueTEC V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
240 km/h
149 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 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC 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 350 BlueTEC V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.1 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 350 BlueTEC V6
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
Power
252 hp
188 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
868 km
539 mi
672 km
417 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 350 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 320 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 196 km (122 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220

  • Is 555 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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