Compare Mercedes CLS X218 Shooting Brake vs Audi RS 6 Avant C7 vs Audi A6 Avant 4B
Variants
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
1.8
1.8 AT
1.8T 150PS
1.8T 150PS AT
1.8T 150PS quattro
1.8T 180PS
1.8T 180PS quattro
1.9 TDI 110PS
1.9 TDI 110PS AT
2.4 136PS
2.4 165PS
2.4 165PS AT
2.4 165PS quattro
2.4 165PS quattro AT
2.5 TDI 150PS
2.5 TDI 150PS AT
2.5 TDI 150PS quattro
2.5 TDI 150PS quattro AT
2.5 TDI 180PS AT
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro AT
2.7T AT
2.7T quattro
2.7T quattro AT
2.8
2.8 AT
2.8 quattro
2.8 quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
590 L / 20.8 cu-ft ~ 1550 L / 54.7 cu-ft
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Passengers
5
5
Payload
630 kg / 1389 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever
Semi-independent, coil spring
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
Dimensions
Size | Height
1416 mm / 55.7 in
1461 mm / 57.5 in
Size | Length
4956 mm / 195.1 in
4979 mm / 196.0 in
Track Width | Front
1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
1662.0 mm / 65.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1626.0 mm / 64.0 in
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
Wheelbase
2874 mm / 113.1 in
2915 mm / 114.8 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29
0.352
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
92.9 mm / 3.7 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Production
Availability
2012 ~ 2014
Reviews
Neofiliac score
79%
85%
68%
Pros
- 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
- Reliable range of NA engines, including 4.2L V8
- Simple, tactile controls
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Design is an acquired taste
- Some long-term engine reliability concerns
- Generic styling
- Semi-independent rear suspensions
- Unreliable ZF 5HP automatic transmission
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