The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 56,500

€ 65,600

€ 56,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
59.5
73
81.5
55.7
74.1
81.7
73 in
Width
74.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
59.5 in
Height
55.7 in
113.1
192.7
113.1
195.1
192.7 in
Length
195.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.52 %

General
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
S212
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 276.952
Engine Code
OM 642.852, OM 642.853


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
249 hp
261 hp
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Performance
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 lb/hp
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17 lb/hp
16.13 lb/hp
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
30 mpg
39 mpg
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
638 mi
Range
611 mi
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
638 mi
611 mi
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
123.4 kWh
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
147.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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