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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6vsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

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 400 V6

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    177 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    776 km
    482 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
333hp248kW
304hp227kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
776km482mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
590L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
70L
CO2 emissions
177g/km
248g/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 V6Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 has 29 hp more than Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: 29 hp (22 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 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
440 Nm
325 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 400 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
1,940 kg
4,277 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 400 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 400 V65.4 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: 1.5 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 400 V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: 3.0 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 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 400 V6
776 km
482 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
660 km
410 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 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 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 400 V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.9 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
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
776 km
482 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
177 g/km
248 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 400 V6Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 71 g/km less CO2

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

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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