Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (2014 – 2017) vs Audi S6 Avant (2014 – 2019): specs compared
The Audi S6 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 408 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 4.9 s. The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,845 kg against 2,035 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLS Shooting Brake
2014 – 2017
|
Audi
S6 Avant
2014 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2017 | 2014 – 2019 |
| Body style | Shooting Brake · Estate / wagon | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 177 – 408 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 620 Nm | 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 8.8 s | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 214 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 9.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,953 mm | 4,935 mm |
| Width | 1,882 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,916 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,845 – 2,005 kg | 2,035 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

