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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

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

CLS 400 V6

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2016-2017

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,518 kg
    3,347 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
310hp231kW
333hp248kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,518kg3,347lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,586mm181in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
605L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
59L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
17.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 has 23 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.4 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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
753 km
468 mi
776 km
482 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 252 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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