Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-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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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

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

CLS 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,581 kg
    3,486 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,435 km
    892 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,581kg3,486lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,435km892mi
Calculated
1,054km655mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
650L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
147g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 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
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
33.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC has 14 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,581 kg
3,486 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC8.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,435 km
892 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
1,054 km
655 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
233 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.9 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,581 kg
3,486 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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
1,435 km
892 mi
1,054 km
655 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
147 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 299 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 381 km (237 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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