Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (2012 – 2017) vs Audi RS 4 Avant (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Audi RS 4 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 408 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 5.3 s. The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,660 kg against 1,795 kg. At 4,956 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake is 237 mm longer than the Audi RS 4 Avant.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLS Shooting Brake
2012 – 2017
|
Audi
RS 4 Avant
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2017 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | Shooting Brake · Estate / wagon | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 408 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 370 – 620 Nm | 430 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 – 7.8 s | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,956 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,882 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,812 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,660 – 1,915 kg | 1,795 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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