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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTECvsMercedes-Benz S124 · Facelift 1989 300 TE-24

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

CLS 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz S124 · Facelift 1989

300 TE-24

220 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1989-1992

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTECMercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
Power
204hp152kW
220hp164kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,054km655mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,960cc181cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,765mm188in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,489mm59in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,497mm59in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,497mm59in
Trunk volume
590L
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Max trunk volume
1,550L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
72L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
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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 BlueTECMercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 300 TE-24PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 300 TE-24: 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
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-246,400 rpm4,600 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTECMercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.3 s
36.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 300 TE-24 has 16 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 Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 300 TE-24: 16 hp (12 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

Although Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 300 TE-24 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 300 TE-24: 0.2 s.

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
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

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
8.1 s
229 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
220 hp
164 kW
8.3 s
222 km/h
138 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/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,489 mm
58.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTECMercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
Power
204 hp
152 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
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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-
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,489 mm
58.6 in
Range score
1,054 km
655 mi
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CO2 score
147 g/km
-
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 250 BlueTEC
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year

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