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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6vsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 V6

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 350d V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2018
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Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010

R 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2010-2012

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    172 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    922 km
    573 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
258hp192kW
272hp203kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
2,840kg6,261lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
69.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
922km573mi
Calculated
672km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,651mm65in
Trunk volume
590L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
80L
CO2 emissions
172g/km
279g/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 350d V6Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V63,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
35.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 14 hp (10 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 R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 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 350d V6 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 1.8 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 350d V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 5.5 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 350d V6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW
6.5 s
247 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
8.3 s
230 km/h
143 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 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d 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 350d V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 350d V6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
922 km
573 mi
672 km
418 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
279 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 250 km (155 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 107 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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