The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 65,200

€ 82,200

€ 65,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the CLS Shooting Brake 400 is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
CLS Shooting Brake 400
CLS Shooting Brake 500
55.9
74.1
81.7
55.7
74.1
81.7
74.1 in
Width
74.1 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
55.9 in
Height
55.7 in
113.1
195
113.1
195.1
195 in
Length
195.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
CLS Shooting Brake 400
CLS Shooting Brake 500
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.64 %

General
CLS Shooting Brake 400
CLS Shooting Brake 500
X218
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
CLS Shooting Brake 400
CLS Shooting Brake 500
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 276.850
Engine Code
M 278.922


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
CLS Shooting Brake 400
328 hp
402 hp
CLS Shooting Brake 500
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
CLS Shooting Brake 400
354 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
CLS Shooting Brake 400
CLS Shooting Brake 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

CLS Shooting Brake 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

CLS Shooting Brake 500
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
CLS Shooting Brake 400
12.4 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CLS Shooting Brake 400
CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
CLS Shooting Brake 400
32 mpg
26 mpg
CLS Shooting Brake 500
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
502 mi
Range
541 mi
CLS Shooting Brake 400
502 mi
541 mi
CLS Shooting Brake 500
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
174.3 kWh
CLS Shooting Brake 400
138.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CLS Shooting Brake 400
CLS Shooting Brake 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft