AUDI RS6 Avant (C8)
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AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014
AMG CLS 63 S V8
Comparison overview
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AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.6 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful600 hp447 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Best estimated range624 km388 mi
- Largest trunk565 L
- Best overall score86/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8
- Lightest1,950 kg4,299 lb
- Best power-to-weight300 hp/t224 kW/t3.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.4 L/100 km28.0 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions248 g/km
- Best performance score86/100
- Best economy score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 600hp447kW | 585hp436kW |
| Torque | 800Nm590lb-ft | 800Nm590lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,075kg4,575lb | 1,950kg4,299lb |
| Gross weight | 2,740kg6,041lb | 2,560kg5,644lb |
| 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 | 41.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 32.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6s | 3.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.0s | 10.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4s Calculated | 3.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.6s Calculated | 11.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb Calculated | 300hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton Calculated | 410Nm/t275lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 624km388mi Calculated | 623km387mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,996cc244cu in | 5,461cc333cu in |
| Length | 4,939mm194in | 4,953mm195in |
| Width | 1,886mm74in | 1,881mm74in |
| Height | 1,467mm58in | 1,419mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,924mm115in | 2,874mm113in |
| Front track | 1,668mm66in | 1,596mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,650mm65in | 1,629mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 565L | 550L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,680L | 1,550L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 73L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | 268g/km | 248g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | 6,000-6,250 rpm | 2,050-4,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 5,500 rpm | 1,750-5,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.4 s | 3.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.6 s | 3.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.0 s | 10.7 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 | 1.9 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 5.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.5 s | 7.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.7 s | 9.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.6 s | 11.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 197 km/h 122 mph | 206 km/h 128 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | 600 hp 447 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 585 hp 436 kW |
AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 has 15 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: 15 hp (11 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | 2,075 kg 4,575 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 1,950 kg 4,299 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | 3.6 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 3.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: 1.1 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | 289 hp/t 216 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 300 hp/t 224 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | 624 km 388 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | 623 km 387 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | 600 hp 447 kW | 3.6 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| 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 |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 |
| 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 |
| 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | 3.6 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 |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | 289 hp/t 216 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK |
| 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8 | Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014AMG CLS 63 S V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 600 hp 447 kW | 585 hp 436 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.6 s | 3.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,075 kg 4,575 lb | 1,950 kg 4,299 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | 10.6 L/100 km 22.2 mpg US 26.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 624 km 388 mi | 623 km 387 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 268 g/km | 248 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 565 L 20.0 cu ft | 550 L 19.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 289 hp/t 216 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 300 hp/t 224 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 | Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK | 10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.47 LC100 km | 18.55 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.95 LC100 mi | 29.85 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal | 1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,071 LC/year | 2,783 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8
- Has 15 hp more
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range
- Has 15 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 AMG CLS 63 S V8
- Is 125 kg lighter
- Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Emits 20 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
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