Car comparison

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8

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

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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9)

2.9 TFSI

450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218)

AMG CLS 63 V8

525 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2012-2013

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    659 km
    410 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
450hp336kW
525hp391kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,540kg5,600lb
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
38.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
40.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
12.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,781mm188in
4,956mm195in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,826mm111in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
505L
590L
Max trunk volume-
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
66L
CO2 emissions
200g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI5,700-6,700 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V85,250-5,750 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
13.0 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
450 hp
336 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 has 75 hp more than AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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 (B9)2.9 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 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 (B9)2.9 TFSI4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V84.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 has more power, AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 0.3 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 (B9)2.9 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 1.3 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 (B9)2.9 TFSI
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
659 km
410 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
653 km
406 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSI
450 hp
336 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.4 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 (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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

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 (B9)2.9 TFSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI 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 (B9)2.9 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.4 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 (B9)2.9 TFSI
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)2.9 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,781 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
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
Range score
659 km
410 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
200 g/km
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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
VehicleAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) 2.9 TFSI

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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