Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 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 (Stage 3)

787 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2012-2013
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218)

AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2)

682 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2012-2013
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218)

AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1)

619 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2012-2013
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218)

AMG CLS 63 V8

525 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 3) 787 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    375 km/h
    233 mph
  • Most powerful
    787 hp
    587 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,085 Nm
    800 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    419 hp/t
    312 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    653 km
    406 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    91/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 3)787 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2)682 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1)619 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8525 hp
Power
787hp587kW+262 hp
682hp509kW+157 hp
619hp462kW+94 hp
525hp391kW
Torque
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,540kg5,600lb
2,540kg5,600lb
2,540kg5,600lb
2,540kg5,600lb
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
+115 km/h
357 km/h
222 mph
+97 km/h
345 km/h
214 mph
+85 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.7s99% target: 371 km/h / 231 mph+5.6 s
Calculated
47.4s99% target: 353 km/h / 220 mph+7.3 s
Calculated
48.4s99% target: 342 km/h / 212 mph+8.3 s
Calculated
40.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s-1.0 s
3.7s-0.7 s
4.0s-0.4 s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
8.1s-4.9 s
Calculated
9.0s-4.0 s
Calculated
9.7s-3.3 s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
11.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
419hp/t312kW/t190hp/1000 lb
Calculated
363hp/t271kW/t165hp/1000 lb
Calculated
330hp/t246kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
577Nm/t386lb-ft/ton
Calculated
503Nm/t336lb-ft/ton
Calculated
454Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
653km406mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,956mm195in
4,956mm195in
4,956mm195in
4,956mm195in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,622mm64in
1,622mm64in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
590L
590L
590L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,550L
1,550L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L

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 V8 (Stage 3) 787 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2) 682 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1) 619 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 525 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 3) 787 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2) 682 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1) 619 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 525 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 3)787 hp5,250-5,750 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,400 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2)682 hp5,250-5,750 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,400 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1)619 hp5,250-5,750 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,400 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8525 hp5,250-5,750 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 3)787 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2)682 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1)619 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8525 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.6 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.1 s
9.0 s
9.7 s
13.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
20.0 s
24.5 s
29.0 s
-
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
357 km/h
222 mph
345 km/h
214 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.5 s
7.7 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.7 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
11.1 s
11.4 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
238 km/h
148 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 3) 787 hp has 262 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 525 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 525 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 3) 787 hp: 262 hp (196 kW).

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

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) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 3) 787 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 525 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2) 682 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1) 619 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 (Stage 3)787 hp
787 hp
587 kW
3.4 s
375 km/h
233 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2)682 hp
682 hp
509 kW
3.7 s
357 km/h
222 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1)619 hp
619 hp
462 kW
4.0 s
345 km/h
214 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8525 hp
525 hp
391 kW
4.4 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 (Stage 3)787 hp
Power
787 hp
587 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
375 km/h
233 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2)682 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
357 km/h
222 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1)619 hp
Power
619 hp
462 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
345 km/h
214 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8525 hp
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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 (Stage 3)787 hp
Power
787 hp
587 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2)682 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
357 km/h
222 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1)619 hp
Power
619 hp
462 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
345 km/h
214 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8525 hp
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 3) 787 hp 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 (Stage 3)787 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2)682 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1)619 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8525 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.4 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 (Stage 3)787 hp
419 hp/t
312 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2)682 hp
363 hp/t
271 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1)619 hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8525 hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 3)787 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2)682 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1)619 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8525 hp
Power
787 hp
587 kW
682 hp
509 kW
619 hp
462 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
357 km/h
222 mph
345 km/h
214 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
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
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
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
653 km
406 mi
653 km
406 mi
653 km
406 mi
653 km
406 mi
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
419 hp/t
312 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
363 hp/t
271 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 3) 787 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 2) 682 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 1) 619 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 525 hp
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 (Stage 3) 787 hp

  • Has 105 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight

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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