Audi S4 B8 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

2009–2016 vs 2010–2018 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: S4 B8 4,719 mm, CLS C218 4,998 mm — a 28 cm difference.
Boot: S4 B8 490 l, CLS C218 590 l.
Lowest consumption: S4 B8 8.1 l/100 km, CLS C218 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: S4 B8 245 kW, CLS C218 125–430 kW.
Standard equipment: S4 B8 39 items (Basis), CLS C218 36 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi S4 B82009–2016 · 4 engines · Basis, Black Edition, Premium Plus, PrestigeSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018 · 13 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Edition 1, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi S4 B82009–2016no listings	Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,717 mm–4,719 mm	Length4,940 mm–4,998 mm
Width	Width1,826 mm	Width1,881 mm
Height	Height1,406 mm–1,436 mm	Height1,416 mm–1,417 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,811 mm	Wheelbase2,874 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance100 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–490 l	Trunk volume520 l–590 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,650 kg–1,745 kg	Curb weight1,730 kg–1,925 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l–64 l	Fuel tank59 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2016	Production years2010–2018
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines13
Power	Power245 kW (333 hp)	Power125–430 kW (170–585 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0	Displacement (l)2.1–5.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 3.0 TFSI 333	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · CLS 220 BlueTEC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · 3.0 TFSI 333	Best 0–100 km/h3.6 s · CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim39 · Basis	Items in the base trim36 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Black Edition	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort10 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Equipment · Safety10 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S4 B8 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

Length: Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 4,998 mm, Audi S4 B8 4,719 mm (a 279 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,874 vs 2,811 mm. Boot: 590 vs 490 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S4 B8 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

The most frugal Audi S4 B8 uses 8.1 l/100 km (3.0 TFSI 333); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 4.6 l/100 km (CLS 220 BlueTEC).

Which is more powerful — Audi S4 B8 or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

The strongest Audi S4 B8 makes 245 kW (333 hp) (3.0 TFSI 333); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 430 kW (585 hp) (CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC).

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