Mercedes-Benz CLS X218 Shooting Brake Station Wagon (2012-2014)
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Keywords: awddohcexecutive-carfull-sizehigh-performancemacpherson-strutmercedes-benzmulti-linkrwdturbochargedv8wagon
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Mercedes-Benz CLS X218 Shooting Brake is an executive station wagon in production from 2012 to 2014, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of V8, V6, and inline-4 engines that displaced 2.1 to 5.5 liters.
Based on the C218 CLS-Class, the X218 Shooting Brake is supposed to be a more premium alternative to the E-Class Wagon. However, while Mercedes did make the vehicle appear more premium on the outside, it did economize on the chassis and suspensions. Notably, the X218 uses MacPherson strut front suspensions, even though this vehicle can cost as much as an S-Class sedan.
Still, the X218 CLS Shooting Brake is not an unattractive car by any means: It has a narrower selection of engines, and all are paired to a 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmissions, which at this point has received two revisions and are much more reliable than at its initial release a decade ago.
Mercedes-Benz has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Wonderful M157 engine in the AMG models
- Improved 7G-Tronic automatic transmission
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Design is an acquired taste
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Specifications
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Cargo Capacity | 590 L / 20.8 cu-ft ~ 1550 L / 54.7 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coolant Capacity | 10.4 L / 11.0 qt | 9.6 L / 10.1 qt | 10.8 L / 11.4 qt | 10.8 L / 11.4 qt | 12.3 L / 13.0 qt | 12.3 L / 13.0 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine Oil Capacity | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.5 L / 9.0 qt | 8.5 L / 9.0 qt | 8.5 L / 9.0 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 59.0 L / 15.6 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 59.0 L / 15.6 gal | 59.0 L / 15.6 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 66.0 L / 17.4 gal | 66.0 L / 17.4 gal | 66.0 L / 17.4 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payload | 525 kg / 1157 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 525 kg / 1157 lbs | 525 kg / 1157 lbs | 525 kg / 1157 lbs | 525 kg / 1157 lbs | 575 kg / 1268 lbs | 535 kg / 1179 lbs | 535 kg / 1179 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire Size | 245/45 R17 | 245/45 R17 | 245/45 R17 | 245/45 R17 | 255/40 R18 | 255/40 R18 | 255/35 ZR19 XL, 285/30 ZR19 XL | 255/35 ZR19 XL, 285/30 ZR 19 XL | 255/35 ZR19 XL, 285/30 ZR19 XL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turning Circle | 11.3 m / 37.0 ft | 11.3 m / 37.0 ft | 11.3 m / 37.0 ft | 11.3 m / 37.0 ft | 11.3 m / 37.0 ft | 11.3 m / 37.0 ft | 11.3 m / 37.2 ft | 11.8 m / 38.5 ft | 11.8 m / 38.5 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 5-door Station Wagon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1416 mm / 55.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4956 mm / 195.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1596.0 mm / 62.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1626.0 mm / 64.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1865.0 kg / 4111.6 lbs | 1755.0 kg / 3869.1 lbs | 1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs | 1970.0 kg / 4343.1 lbs | 1955.0 kg / 4310.0 lbs | 2005.0 kg / 4420.3 lbs | 1955.0 kg / 4310.0 lbs | 2025.0 kg / 4464.4 lbs | 2025.0 kg / 4464.4 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheel Size | 17 in | 8.5J x 17 | 17 in | 17 in | 18 in | 18 in | 19 in | 19 in | 19 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 2874 mm / 113.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 7.8 sec | 6.7 sec | 6.6 sec | 6.7 sec | 5.0 sec | 4.9 sec | 4.3 sec | 3.8 sec | 3.7 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 7.4 sec | 6.4 sec | 6.3 sec | 6.4 sec | 4.8 sec | 4.7 sec | 4.1 sec | 3.6 sec | 3.5 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CO2 Emission | 143 ~ 139 g/km | 169 ~ 172 g/km | 162 ~ 159 g/km | 176 ~ 174 g/km | 216 ~ 214 g/km | 231 ~ 229 g/km | 235 g/km | 248 g/km | 248 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coefficient Of Drag | 0.29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Economy | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (combined) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (combined) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway) | 10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (combined) | 14.0 L/100km / 16.8 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (combined) | 14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (combined) | 14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top Speed | 235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Towing Capacity | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | OM 651.924 | M 276.952 | OM 642.854, OM 642.858 | OM 642.854, OM 642.858 | M 278.922 | M 278.922 | M 157.981 | M 157.981 | M 157.981 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Bore | 92.9 mm / 3.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 16.2:1 | 12.0:1 | 15.5:1 | 15.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 2.1 L / 130.8 cu-in / 2143.0 cc | 3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc | 4.7 L / 284.6 cu-in / 4663.0 cc | 4.7 L / 284.6 cu-in / 4663.0 cc | 5.5 L / 333.3 cu-in / 5461.0 cc | 5.5 L / 333.3 cu-in / 5461.0 cc | 5.5 L / 333.3 cu-in / 5461.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 3800 rpm | 306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 6500 rpm | 265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 3800 rpm | 265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 3800 rpm | 408.0 hp / 304.2 kW @ 5000-5750 rpm | 408.0 hp / 304.2 kW @ 5000-5750 rpm | 557.0 hp / 415.4 kW @ 5500 rpm | 557.0 hp / 415.4 kW @ 5500 rpm | 585.0 hp / 436.2 kW @ 5500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 95.2 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | 87.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 88.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 88.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 87.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 87.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 102.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 102.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 107.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Stroke | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1600-1800 rpm | 370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 3500-5250 rpm | 620 Nm / 457.3 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 rpm | 620 Nm / 457.3 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 rpm | 600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 1600-4750 rpm | 600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 1600-4750 rpm | 720 Nm / 531.0 lb-ft @ 1750-5250 rpm | 720 Nm / 531.0 lb-ft @ 1750-5250 rpm | 800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 1750-5000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Type | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 7-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS | Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS | Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS | Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS | Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS | Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS | Automatic Speedshift | Automatic Speedshift | Automatic Speedshift | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Availability | 2012 ~ 2014 |
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