Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218)

AMG CLS 63 V8

557 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2012-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251)

AMG R 63 V8

510 hp6208 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2007

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    557 hp
    415 kW
  • Highest torque
    720 Nm
    531 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,025 kg
    4,464 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    275 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    623 km
    387 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
557hp415kW
510hp380kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,900kg6,393lb
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
35.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
24.1L/100 km9.8mpg US11.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
623km387mi
Calculated
491km305mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,956mm195in
4,930mm194in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,634mm64in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,665mm66in
Rear track
1,626mm64in
1,652mm65in
Trunk volume
590L
433L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
2,407L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
6
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
248g/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) AMG CLS 63 V8Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V85,500 rpm1,750-5,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
16.3 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
557 hp
415 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 has 47 hp more than Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
630 Nm
465 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
2,330 kg
5,137 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
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)AMG CLS 63 V83.8 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V85.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8: 5.7 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
623 km
387 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
491 km
305 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
557 hp
415 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
510 hp
380 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 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
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,634 mm
64.3 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)AMG R 63 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 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
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
2,330 kg
5,137 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
16.3 L/100 km
14.4 mpg US
17.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
6 seats
Trunk
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,634 mm
64.3 in
Range score
623 km
387 mi
491 km
305 mi
CO2 score
248 g/km
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Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
433 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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) AMG CLS 63 V8Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) AMG R 63 V8
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK16.3 L/100 km14.4 mpg US17.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km28.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi45.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal2,445 L646 US gal538 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year4,279 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 157 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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