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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
557hp415kW
170hp127kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
38.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
39.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
653km406mi
Calculated
1,204km748mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,956mm195in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,622mm64in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
590L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L
CO2 emissions-
127g/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) AMG CLS 63 V8Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
39.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
145 km/h
90 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 has 387 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 387 hp (289 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
400 Nm
295 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
1,770 kg
3,902 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 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 V84.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: 4.3 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 5.2 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
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
1,204 km
748 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
4.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
220 km/h
137 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/h4.3 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-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

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/h4.3 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-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-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
4.3 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

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
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
557 hp
415 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
653 km
406 mi
1,204 km
748 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 387 hp more
  • Has 320 Nm more
  • Is 4.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 200 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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