Car comparison

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8vsMercedes-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 RS6 Avant (C7)

4.0 TFSI V8

560 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218)

AMG CLS 63 V8

525 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2012-2013

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
560hp418kW
525hp391kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
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
37.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
40.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
11.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,993cc244cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,979mm196in
4,956mm195in
Width
1,936mm76in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,416mm56in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,663mm65in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
565L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
66L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V85,700-6,600 rpm1,750-5,500 rpm6,850 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
MetricAUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.9 s
13.0 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
5.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
560 hp
418 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 has 35 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
700 Nm
516 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
1,935 kg
4,266 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V83.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V84.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
663 km
412 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
560 hp
418 kW
3.9 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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-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 RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
3.9 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
VehicleAUDIRS6 Avant (C7)4.0 TFSI V8Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 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
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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
663 km
412 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
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Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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 RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 V8
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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