Car comparison

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8

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

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AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2012-2015
VS

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

CLS 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    229 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    816 km
    507 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    251 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
Power
450hp336kW
408hp304kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Gross weight
2,345kg5,170lb
2,530kg5,578lb
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
45.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
50.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
816km507mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,719mm186in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,813mm111in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
490L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
80L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
15.4 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 has 42 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
2,005 kg
4,420 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V84.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V84.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
570 km
354 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
816 km
507 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
4.9 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
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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 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
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-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 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
AUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.9 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
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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20114.2 FSI V8Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
570 km
354 mi
816 km
507 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 246 km (153 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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