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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8vsAUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6

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

AMG CLS 63 S V8

585 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018
VS

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019

2.9 TFSI V6

450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2019-present

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 AMG CLS 63 S V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    585 hp
    436 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    300 hp/t
    224 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    208 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    630 km
    392 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
Power
585hp436kW
450hp336kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,350kg5,181lb
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
32.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
39.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
300hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
410Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
623km387mi
Calculated
630km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,782mm188in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,826mm111in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
550L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
58L
CO2 emissions
248g/km
208g/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 AMG CLS 63 S V8AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V85,500 rpm1,750-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V65,700-6,700 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
12.4 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
585 hp
436 kW
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
450 hp
336 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8 has 135 hp more than AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8: 135 hp (101 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 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 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
1,745 kg
3,847 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 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
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)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V83.7 s
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V64.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8 and AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6: 0.4 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 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8: 1.4 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
300 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 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 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
623 km
387 mi
AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
630 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
585 hp
436 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
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

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 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 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 (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-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S 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)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
3.7 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

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 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8
300 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8AUDIRS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20192.9 TFSI V6
Power
585 hp
436 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 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
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
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
Range score
623 km
387 mi
630 km
392 mi
CO2 score
248 g/km
208 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
300 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8

  • Has 135 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI RS4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 40 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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