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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTECvsRenault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe

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 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

Renault Megane IV Grandtour

GT 1.6 Energy TCe

205 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,180 km
    733 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTECRenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
204hp152kW
205hp153kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,392kg3,069lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
1,924kg4,242lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
79.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
29.9s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,180km733mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,618cc99cu 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
50L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
134g/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 250 BlueTECRenault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTECRenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.9 s
28.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
205 hp
153 kW

Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe has 1 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC and Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe: 1 hp (1 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 250 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
280 Nm
207 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 250 BlueTEC
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
1,392 kg
3,069 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 250 BlueTEC
235 km/h
146 mph
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
230 km/h
143 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 250 BlueTEC7.7 s
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: 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 250 BlueTEC
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC and Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe: 1.0 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 250 BlueTEC
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 250 BlueTEC
1,180 km
733 mi
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
833 km
518 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 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
205 hp
153 kW
7.4 s
230 km/h
143 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 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 TCe
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 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 250 BlueTEC
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 s
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.4 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 250 BlueTEC
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTECRenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
204 hp
152 kW
205 hp
153 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
1,180 km
733 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTECRenault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 347 km (215 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 69 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 418 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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