Audi S4 (2008 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse (2008 – 2010): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 338 hp against 333 hp. The Audi S4 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.4 s. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. The Audi S4 is the lighter car, from 1,650 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,912 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse is 195 mm longer than the Audi S4.
| Specification |
Audi
S4
2008 – 2012
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLS-Klasse
2008 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 333 hp | 224 – 387 hp |
| Torque | 440 – 441 Nm | 300 – 540 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 5.1 s | 5.4 – 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 250 km/h | 245 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 9.7 L/100 km | 7.6 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,912 mm |
| Width | 18,263 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,389 – 1,402 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,812 mm | 2,855 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,650 – 1,705 kg | 1,730 – 1,823 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.