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

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    922 km
    573 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,392 kg
    3,069 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 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 practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
258hp192kW
230hp172kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,392kg3,069lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
1,958kg4,317lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
69.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
922km573mi
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
172g/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 350d V6Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d 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 350d V63,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
23.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 has 28 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 350d V6: 28 hp (21 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 350d 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 350d V6
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
1,392 kg
3,069 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 350d V6
247 km/h
153 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
247 km/h
153 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 350d V66.5 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 and Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 350d V6
922 km
573 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 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW
6.5 s
247 km/h
153 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
247 km/h
153 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 350d V6SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
258 hp
192 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
922 km
573 mi
806 km
501 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 115 km (72 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 528 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 30 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

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