Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse (2008 – 2010) vs Audi S4 Avant (2008 – 2012): 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 Avant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 5.4 s. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,730 kg against 1,780 kg. At 4,912 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse is 195 mm longer than the Audi S4 Avant.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLS-Klasse
2008 – 2010
|
Audi
S4 Avant
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2010 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 224 – 387 hp | 333 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 540 Nm | 440 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 7.7 s | 5.1 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 245 – 250 km/h | 249 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 11.6 L/100 km | 8.4 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,912 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,389 – 1,402 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,812 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,730 – 1,823 kg | 1,780 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.