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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTECvsSubaru Levorg 1.6

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

Subaru Levorg

1.6

170 hp1600 ccGasolineAWDTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019

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 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 overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Subaru Levorg 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,576 kg
    3,474 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTECSubaruLevorg1.6
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,576kg3,474lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
40.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,204km748mi
Calculated
845km525mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,600cc98cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,690mm185in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
590L
522L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,446L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
60L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
164g/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 BlueTECSubaru Levorg 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Levorg 1.6: 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
SubaruLevorg1.64,800-5,600 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTECSubaruLevorg1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
40.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
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
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SubaruLevorg1.6
250 Nm
184 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)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
SubaruLevorg1.6
1,576 kg
3,474 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)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 mph
SubaruLevorg1.6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 Subaru Levorg 1.6: 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
SubaruLevorg1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC and Subaru Levorg 1.6: 2.2 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)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
SubaruLevorg1.6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
1,204 km
748 mi
SubaruLevorg1.6
845 km
525 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
SubaruLevorg1.6
170 hp
127 kW
8.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
SubaruLevorg1.6
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
522 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 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)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
SubaruLevorg1.6
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
SubaruLevorg1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
SubaruLevorg1.6
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTECSubaruLevorg1.6
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,576 kg
3,474 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
522 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Range score
1,204 km
748 mi
845 km
525 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
522 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTECSubaru Levorg 1.6
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 359 km (223 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Subaru Levorg 1.6

  • Is 194 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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