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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTECvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017

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
  • Best estimated range
    1,204 km
    748 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,293 kg
    2,851 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTECVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,293kg2,851lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
81.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
39.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,204km748mi
Calculated
980km609mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
590L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
50L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
118g/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 BlueTECVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI: 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTECVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
39.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: 20 hp (15 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
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
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
1,293 kg
2,851 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 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)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC8.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI8.6 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
980 km
609 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
218 km/h
135 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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)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
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTECVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,293 kg
2,851 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,204 km
748 mi
980 km
609 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
118 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 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 BlueTECVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 224 km (139 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 477 kg lighter
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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