Compare Audi RS 6 Avant C7 vs Mercedes CLS X218 Shooting Brake vs Audi RS 6 Avant C7
Variants
RS6
RS6 Performance
CLS 250 CDI
CLS 350
CLS 350 CDI
CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC
CLS 500
CLS 500 4MATIC
CLS 63 AMG
CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC
CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
RS6
RS6 Performance
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
590 L / 20.8 cu-ft ~ 1550 L / 54.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Passengers
5
5
Payload
630 kg / 1389 lbs
630 kg / 1389 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
Dimensions
Size | Height
1461 mm / 57.5 in
1416 mm / 55.7 in
1461 mm / 57.5 in
Size | Length
4979 mm / 196.0 in
4956 mm / 195.1 in
4979 mm / 196.0 in
Track Width | Front
1662.0 mm / 65.4 in
1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
1662.0 mm / 65.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
1626.0 mm / 64.0 in
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
Wheelbase
2915 mm / 114.8 in
2874 mm / 113.1 in
2915 mm / 114.8 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.352
0.29
0.352
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
92.9 mm / 3.7 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
7-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Automatic Tiptronic
Production
Availability
2012 ~ 2014
Reviews
Neofiliac score
85%
79%
85%
Pros
- Gorgeous exterior design
- Awe-inspiring 605hp of power and 700Nm of torque
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
- Wonderful M157 engine in the AMG models
- Improved 7G-Tronic automatic transmission
- Gorgeous exterior design
- Awe-inspiring 605hp of power and 700Nm of torque
- Multi-link suspensions all-around
Cons
- Some long-term engine reliability concerns
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Design is an acquired taste
- Some long-term engine reliability concerns
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