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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTECvsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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

CLS 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

1.8 TFSI ultra

190 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTECAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
33.3s
Calculated
34.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,054km655mi
Calculated
1,083km673mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
590L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
65L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
142g/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 250 BlueTECAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultraPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra4,200-6,200 rpm1,400-4,100 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTECAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.3 s
34.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC has 14 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
1,635 kg
3,605 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
229 km/h
142 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC8.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
1,054 km
655 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
1,083 km
673 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
8.1 s
229 km/h
142 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
190 hp
142 kW
8.2 s
226 km/h
140 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 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC 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 250 BlueTEC
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.2 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 250 BlueTEC
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTECAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20161.8 TFSI ultra
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,054 km
655 mi
1,083 km
673 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTECAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 1.8 TFSI ultra

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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