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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8vsAUDI S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011 3.0 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

CLS 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2014-2015

Comparison overview

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    816 km
    507 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    185 g/km
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
408hp304kW
333hp248kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,320kg5,115lb
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
50.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
816km507mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,719mm186in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,826mm72in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,406mm55in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,811mm111in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
590L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
61L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
185g/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 CLS 500 V8AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
16.2 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 has 75 hp more than AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 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 2014CLS 500 V8
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,750 kg
3,858 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 2014CLS 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 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 2014CLS 500 V84.9 s
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 and AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.2 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 2014CLS 500 V8
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8: 1.8 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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 2014CLS 500 V8
816 km
507 mi
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
763 km
474 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 2014CLS 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
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
1,406 mm
55.4 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 2014CLS 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
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
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 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 2014CLS 500 V8
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.1 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 2014CLS 500 V8
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8AUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
408 hp
304 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,719 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Range score
816 km
507 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
185 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8AUDI S4 Avant (B8) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 54 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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