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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6vsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45

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

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AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019

2.9 TFSI V6

450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2019-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

AMG CLA 45

387 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2021

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    630 km
    392 mi
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45

  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
Power
450hp336kW
387hp289kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,205kg4,861lb
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
39.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
38.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km392mi
Calculated
607km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,782mm188in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,826mm111in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,580mm62in
-
Rear track
1,575mm62in
-
Trunk volume
495L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
51L
CO2 emissions
208g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V65,700-6,700 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 456,500 rpm4,750-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
12.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
197 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
450 hp
336 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
387 hp
289 kW

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6 has 63 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6: 63 hp (47 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
1,630 kg
3,594 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)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
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)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V64.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 454.1 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6: 0.8 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)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
630 km
392 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
607 km
377 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
450 hp
336 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
387 hp
289 kW
4.1 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)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
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
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,782 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
Power
387 hp
289 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
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6 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)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.1 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)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 45
Power
450 hp
336 kW
387 hp
289 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,782 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
630 km
392 mi
607 km
377 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
-
Trunk score
495 L
17.5 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) AMG CLA 45
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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