Car comparison

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSIvsMercedes-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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Seat Leon X-Perience

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

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

CLS 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,486 kg
    3,276 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

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

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,204 km
    748 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
180hp134kW
170hp127kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,486kg3,276lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
65.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
81.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
31.7s
Calculated
39.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
1,204km748mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
587L
590L
Max trunk volume-
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
59L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: 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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 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
MetricSeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.7 s
39.6 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI has 10 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 Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
1,486 kg
3,276 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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
221 km/h
137 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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: 1.6 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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
846 km
526 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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
221 km/h
137 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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI 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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.2 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
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
VehicleSeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
180 hp
134 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 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
846 km
526 mi
1,204 km
748 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 284 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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