Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 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

525 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2012-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251)

R 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    279 hp/t
    208 kW/t
    3.6 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
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
Power
525hp391kW
388hp289kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Gross weight
2,540kg5,600lb
2,880kg6,349lb
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
40.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
13.0s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
653km406mi
Calculated
597km371mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,956mm195in
4,938mm194in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,643mm65in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,636mm64in
Trunk volume
590L
324L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
2,001L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L

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) R 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V85,250-5,750 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,400 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 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)R 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
20.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
168 km/h
105 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
525 hp
391 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 has 137 hp more than Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 137 hp (102 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
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
530 Nm
391 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
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
2,145 kg
4,729 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)R 500 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 V84.4 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V86.1 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) R 500 V8: 1.7 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
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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) R 500 V8: 3.3 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
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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
653 km
406 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
597 km
371 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
525 hp
391 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
6.1 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
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
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,938 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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
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-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.1 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)R 500 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,938 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
653 km
406 mi
597 km
371 mi
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 V8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 137 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 98 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 266 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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