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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8vsAUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218)

AMG CLS 63 V8

557 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2012-2014
VS

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    557 hp
    415 kW
  • Highest torque
    720 Nm
    531 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    275 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    248 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    623 km
    387 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
557hp415kW
450hp336kW
Torque
720Nm531lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
2,025kg4,464lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,345kg5,170lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
35.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
623km387mi
Calculated
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,956mm195in
4,719mm186in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,813mm111in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,599mm63in
Rear track
1,626mm64in
1,586mm62in
Trunk volume
590L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
61L
CO2 emissions
248g/km
249g/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) AMG CLS 63 V8AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V85,500 rpm1,750-5,250 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
14.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
557 hp
415 kW
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 has 107 hp more than AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 107 hp (80 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
1,795 kg
3,957 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)AMG CLS 63 V83.8 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 0.9 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
623 km
387 mi
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
570 km
354 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
557 hp
415 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 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)AMG CLS 63 V8
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,025 kg
4,464 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,956 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Range score
623 km
387 mi
570 km
354 mi
CO2 score
248 g/km
249 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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) AMG CLS 63 V8AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8

  • Has 107 hp more
  • Has 290 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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