Car comparison

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8

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 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-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
  • 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 economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
Power
354hp264kW
408hp304kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,580kg5,688lb
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
49.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg 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
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu 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
80L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
205g/km

Performance charts

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

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 500 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8: 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 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 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 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
15.3 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 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)3.0 TFSI V6
354 hp
264 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 has 54 hp more than AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8: 54 hp (40 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 500 V8
600 Nm
443 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 500 V8
1,955 kg
4,310 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 500 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V64.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V84.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 500 V8 has more power, AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 500 V8
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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 500 V8: 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)3.0 TFSI V6
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 500 V8
909 km
565 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 500 V8
408 hp
304 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)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 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

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 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
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
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 500 V8
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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)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 500 V8
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 Avant (B9)3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 500 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
175 g/km
205 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
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 500 V8
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 Avant (B9) 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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