Audi S6 Avant (2012 – 2014) vs Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (2012 – 2017): specs compared
The Audi S6 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 408 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.3 s. The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,660 kg against 2,025 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S6 Avant
2012 – 2014
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLS Shooting Brake
2012 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2014 | 2012 – 2017 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | Shooting Brake · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 hp | 204 – 408 hp |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 370 – 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 5.3 – 7.8 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 235 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 L/100 km | 5.3 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,956 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm | 1,882 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,916 mm | 2,875 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,025 kg | 1,660 – 1,915 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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