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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8

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

CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)

612 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2015-2018
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)

530 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2015-2018
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)

481 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2015-2018
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    930 Nm
    686 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    317 hp/t
    236 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    225 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8408 hp
Power
612hp456kW+204 hp
530hp396kW+122 hp
481hp359kW+73 hp
408hp304kW
Torque
930Nm686lb-ft+330 Nm
810Nm597lb-ft+210 Nm
732Nm540lb-ft+132 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,530kg5,578lb
2,530kg5,578lb
2,530kg5,578lb
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
37.1s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-11.4 s
Calculated
42.6s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-5.9 s
Calculated
43.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
48.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.1 s
4.1s-0.7 s
4.3s-0.5 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
9.8s-5.1 s
Calculated
11.1s-3.9 s
Calculated
12.5s-2.4 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
317hp/t236kW/t144hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
482Nm/t322lb-ft/ton
Calculated
420Nm/t281lb-ft/ton
Calculated
379Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu 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
80L
80L
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
225g/km
225g/km
225g/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 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2) 530 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1) 481 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 408 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2) 530 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1) 481 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 408 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8408 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8408 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
11.1 s
12.5 s
15.0 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
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
197 km/h
123 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp has 204 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 408 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 408 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp: 204 hp (152 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 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 408 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2) 530 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1) 481 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
612 hp
456 kW
3.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
530 hp
396 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
481 hp
359 kW
4.3 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
4.8 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 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 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
Power
530 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
Power
481 hp
359 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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 500 V8408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 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
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 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
Power
530 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
Power
481 hp
359 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8408 hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.8 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
317 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8408 hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8408 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
530 hp
396 kW
481 hp
359 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
930 Nm
686 lb-ft
810 Nm
597 lb-ft
732 Nm
540 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 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
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
225 g/km
225 g/km
225 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
317 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2) 530 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1) 481 hpMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 408 hp
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 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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