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 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake 2014 – 2017 Audi S6 Avant 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.

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