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Skoda Superb II Combi · Facelift 2013 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Superb II Combi · Facelift 2013

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2015
VS

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

CLS 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    147 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,054 km
    655 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20132.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
200hp149kW
204hp152kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,562kg3,444lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
80.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
1,054km655mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,511mm59in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
633L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,865L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
59L
CO2 emissions
180g/km
147g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20132.0 TSI-1,700-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20132.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
33.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC has 4 hp more than Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: 4 hp (3 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 CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC has more power, Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 2.0 TSI 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
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20132.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC and Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 2.0 TSI: 2.4 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
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20132.0 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20132.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
8.1 s
229 km/h
142 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
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20132.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,511 mm
59.5 in
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

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
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20132.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20132.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.1 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
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20132.0 TSI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20132.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
200 hp
149 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,562 kg
3,444 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,511 mm
59.5 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
750 km
466 mi
1,054 km
655 mi
CO2 score
180 g/km
147 g/km
Trunk score
633 L
22.4 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 2.0 TSI

  • Is 318 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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