Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6

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

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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

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

CLS 350d V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,035 km
    643 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,486kg3,276lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
1,946kg4,290lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
68.8s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
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Trunk volume
610L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V63,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
23.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 has 13 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
1,860 kg
4,101 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
245 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V66.6 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 Facelift 2017 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 1.2 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
725 km
450 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
1,035 km
643 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
245 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.6 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
725 km
450 mi
1,035 km
643 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
-
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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.

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
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 374 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 310 km (193 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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