Compare Mercedes CLS X218 Shooting Brake vs Mercedes C-Class Estate S203 vs Subaru Impreza 2 Wagon facelift

Variants
CLS 250 CDI
CLS 350
CLS 350 CDI
CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC
CLS 500
CLS 500 4MATIC
CLS 63 AMG
CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC
CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
C 180
C 180 Kompressor
C 180 Kompressor MT
C 180 MT
C 200 CDI
C 200 CDI
C 200 CDI MT
C 200 CDI MT
C 200 CGI MT
C 200 Kompressor Euro4
C 200 Kompressor Euro4 MT
C 200 Kompressor Euro4D
C 200 Kompressor MT
C 220 CDI
C 220 CDI MT
C 240
C 240 4MATIC
C 240 MT
C 270 CDI
C 270 CDI MT
C 30 CDI AMG
C 32 AMG
C 320
C 320 4MATIC
C 320 MT
1.6
2.0
2.0 AT
WRX

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
590 L / 20.8 cu-ft ~ 1550 L / 54.7 cu-ft
470 L / 16.6 cu-ft ~ 1384 L / 48.9 cu-ft
356 L / 12.6 cu-ft ~ 1266 L / 44.7 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.3 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1416 mm / 55.7 in
1465 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length
4956 mm / 195.1 in
4541 mm / 178.8 in
4415 mm / 173.8 in
Size | Width
1728 mm / 68.0 in | 1980 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1695 mm / 66.7 in
Track Width | Front
1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
1465.0 mm / 57.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1626.0 mm / 64.0 in
1455.0 mm / 57.3 in
Wheelbase
2874 mm / 113.1 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2525 mm / 99.4 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.29
0.31
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Engine | Bore
92.9 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Transmission | Gears
7-speed

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2014
2002 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score
79%
63%
41%
Pros
  • Wonderful M157 engine in the AMG models
  • Improved 7G-Tronic automatic transmission
  • More modern equipment
  • Wide available with 6-speed manual transmission
  • Good powertrain reliability
  • Improved front and rear design
  • Better proportions than the sedan
  • Subaru's signature H4 + symmetric AWD setup
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Design is an acquired taste
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Lost V8 engine
  • Diesel nonsense with AMG badge
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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