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Compare Mercedes CLS X218 Shooting Brake vs Audi RS 6 Avant C7 vs Audi A6 allroad quattro C8

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
45 TDI
50 TDI
55 TDI

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
590 L / 20.8 cu-ft ~ 1550 L / 54.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
Passengers
5
5
Payload
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
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 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
1497 mm / 58.9 in
Size | Length
4956 mm / 195.1 in
4979 mm / 196.0 in
4951 mm / 194.9 in
Size | Width
1902 mm / 74.9 in | 2110 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
1662.0 mm / 65.4 in
1645.0 mm / 64.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1626.0 mm / 64.0 in
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
1611.0 mm / 63.4 in
Wheelbase
2874 mm / 113.1 in
2915 mm / 114.8 in
2925 mm / 115.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
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 @ 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
Emission Standard
Euro 6d - TEMP - EVAP - ISC
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
3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Type
Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
8-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2014
2019

Reviews

Neofiliac score
79%
85%
57%
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
  • Decent looks for an uglified vehicle
  • Good diesel engine lineup
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Design is an acquired taste
  • Some long-term engine reliability concerns
  • The Avant is better
  • No V8

Price

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