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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

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

CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)

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

CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)

433 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)

393 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 400 V6

333 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    499 hp
    372 kW
  • Highest torque
    744 Nm
    549 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,915 kg
    4,222 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    261 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    195 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    702 km
    436 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6333 hp
Power
499hp372kW+166 hp
433hp323kW+100 hp
393hp293kW+60 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
744Nm549lb-ft+264 Nm
648Nm478lb-ft+168 Nm
586Nm432lb-ft+106 Nm
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,915kg4,222lb
1,915kg4,222lb
1,915kg4,222lb
1,915kg4,222lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,440kg5,379lb
2,440kg5,379lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.9 s
Calculated
51.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
52.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
57.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s-1.2 s
4.6s-0.8 s
4.9s-0.5 s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
11.4s-5.9 s
Calculated
12.9s-4.4 s
Calculated
14.5s-2.8 s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
261hp/t195kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,498cc213cu in
3,498cc213cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,953mm195in
4,953mm195in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,419mm56in
1,419mm56in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,629mm64in
1,629mm64in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
590L
590L
590L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,550L
1,550L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
59L
59L
59L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
195g/km
195g/km
195g/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 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 333 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6333 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
12.9 s
14.5 s
17.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp has 166 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 333 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp: 166 hp (124 kW).

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 333 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
499 hp
372 kW
4.2 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
393 hp
293 kW
4.9 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6333 hp
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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6333 hp
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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6333 hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6333 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6333 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
433 hp
323 kW
393 hp
293 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
744 Nm
549 lb-ft
648 Nm
478 lb-ft
586 Nm
432 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
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
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
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
702 km
436 mi
702 km
436 mi
702 km
436 mi
702 km
436 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
195 g/km
195 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 333 hp
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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