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Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6

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

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Seat Leon III ST

Cupra 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

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

CLS 350 BlueTEC V6

252 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
265hp198kW
252hp188kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
868km539mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
587L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L
CO2 emissions-
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V63,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
252 hp
188 kW

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 and Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
1,995 kg
4,398 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V66.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
868 km
539 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI 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
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 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
SeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSI
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III STCupra 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
758 km
471 mi
868 km
539 mi
CO2 score
-
178 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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
VehicleSeat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 604 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 64 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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