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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTECvsRenault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi

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 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

Renault Megane IV Grandtour

GT 1.6 Energy dCi

165 hp1598 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,204 km
    748 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi

  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTECRenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
170hp127kW
165hp123kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
81.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
44.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,204km748mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,712mm107in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,586mm62in
Trunk volume
590L
521L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,504L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
47L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
124g/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 220 BlueTECRenault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCiPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTECRenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
44.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC has 5 hp more than Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC and Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi: 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 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 220 BlueTEC
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
165 hp
123 kW
8.9 s
214 km/h
133 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 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
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
165 hp
123 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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)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
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
165 hp
123 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC 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 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.6 s
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.9 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 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
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTECRenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
170 hp
127 kW
165 hp
123 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,204 km
748 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTECRenault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 204 km (127 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 69 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

Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy dCi

  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 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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