The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 58,200
€ 65,200
€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
57.9
74.8
82.1
55.9
74.1
81.7
74.8 in
Width
74.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
114.6
194.5
113.1
195
194.5 in
Length
195 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.39 %
General
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
M 276.850
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
242 hp
328 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
17.58 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
739 mi
Range
502 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
739 mi
502 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
