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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6vsSkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

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 350 BlueTEC V6

252 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi

RS 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,367 kg
    3,014 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
252hp188kW
220hp164kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,367kg3,014lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
1,933kg4,262lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
868km539mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,685mm184in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
590L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
50L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
142g/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 350 BlueTEC V6Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V63,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
23.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6
252 hp
188 kW
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 has 32 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6: 32 hp (24 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 350 BlueTEC V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 350 BlueTEC V6
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
1,367 kg
3,014 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 350 BlueTEC V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
244 km/h
152 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 350 BlueTEC V66.8 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 and Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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 350 BlueTEC V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6: 0.6 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 350 BlueTEC V6
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 350 BlueTEC V6
868 km
539 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
806 km
501 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 350 BlueTEC V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
244 km/h
152 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 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 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 350 BlueTEC V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.9 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 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350 BlueTEC V6SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,367 kg
3,014 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
868 km
539 mi
806 km
501 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350 BlueTEC V6

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 628 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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