The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 14) vs. Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 133,000

€ 117,500

€ 133,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi RS6 Avant.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi RS6 Avant
55.7
74.1
81.7
57.5
76.8
83.5
74.1 in
Width
76.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
195.1
115.3
196.7
195.1 in
Length
196.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi RS6 Avant
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
13.02 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi RS6 Avant
X218
Generation
C8 (4K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi RS6 Avant
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.981
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
577 hp
592 hp
Audi RS6 Avant
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
590 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 Avant
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi RS6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6 Avant
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7.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
7.15 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
22 mpg
20 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
387 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
387 mi
395 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
Environmental Impact
200.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
200.8 kWh
217.9 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft