The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 58,400

€ 86,000

€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
57.1
74.7
82.1
55.9
74.1
81.7
74.7 in
Width
74.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
114.4
194.4
113.1
195
194.4 in
Length
195 in
114.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.99 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CRTE
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
215 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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20.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
20.15 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
796 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
796 mi
534 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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