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AUDI S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

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

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AUDI S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2011-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 400 V6

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2015

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 CLS 400 V6

  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    177 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    776 km
    482 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333hp248kW
333hp248kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,370kg5,225lb
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
54.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
726km451mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,719mm186in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,811mm111in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
490L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,430L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
59L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
177g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
17.1 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 and AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
726 km
451 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.4 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
726 km
451 mi
776 km
482 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
177 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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