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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTECvsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

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
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • 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 BlueTECVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
204hp152kW
215hp160kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,932kg4,259lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
58.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,054km655mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
590L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
70L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
169g/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 BlueTECVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTECVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
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
58.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
205 km/h
127 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
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
143 km/h
89 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has 11 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 Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 11 hp (8 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
440 Nm
325 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
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,932 kg
4,259 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
229 km/h
142 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
205 km/h
127 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 BlueTEC8.1 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.3 s

Although Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 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 Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 0.8 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
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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
1,054 km
655 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,094 km
680 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
8.1 s
229 km/h
142 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.3 s
205 km/h
127 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.1 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.3 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
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTECVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
204 hp
152 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,932 kg
4,259 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
1,054 km
655 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 BlueTECVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 52 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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