Car comparison

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 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 (B9)

3.0 TFSI V6

354 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2019
VS

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

CLS 400 V6

333 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • 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
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,675 kg
    3,693 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    175 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    763 km
    474 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
354hp264kW
333hp248kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,915kg4,222lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,440kg5,379lb
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
49.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,745mm187in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,825mm111in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
505L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
59L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V65,400-6,400 rpm1,370-4,500 rpm6,650 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
17.3 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
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 and AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
500 Nm
369 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
1,915 kg
4,222 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)3.0 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V64.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: 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
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
763 km
474 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
702 km
436 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW
4.9 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 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
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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-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
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI 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)3.0 TFSI V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 (B9)3.0 TFSI V6
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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
763 km
474 mi
702 km
436 mi
CO2 score
175 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 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) 3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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