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AUDI S4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6vsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35

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

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AUDI S4 Avant (B9) · Facelift 2019

3.0 TDI V6

341 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023

AMG CLA 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    341 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    773 km
    481 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Power
341hp254kW
306hp228kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,195kg4,839lb
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
49.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
773km481mi
Calculated
586km364mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,770mm188in
4,692mm185in
Width
1,847mm73in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,825mm111in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
420L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,435L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V63,800-3,950 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 356,100 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
15.3 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
341 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
306 hp
228 kW

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 has 35 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35 and AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
1,630 kg
3,594 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V64.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 354.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35: 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35: 1.2 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
773 km
481 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
586 km
364 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
341 hp
254 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
306 hp
228 kW
4.9 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
341 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Power
306 hp
228 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,407 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
Power
341 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.9 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 (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 Avant (B9)Facelift 20193.0 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Power
341 hp
254 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
773 km
481 mi
586 km
364 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) Facelift 2019 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 187 km (116 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 estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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