The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 72,900

€ 66,800

€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350.
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
59.3
73.3
79.9
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.3 in
Width
74.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
59.3 in
Height
55.7 in
111.5
194.3
113.1
195.1
194.3 in
Length
195.1 in
111.5 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.4 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
BVJ
Engine Code
M 276.952

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
345 hp
302 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
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12.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
12.49 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
22 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
460 mi
Range
502 mi
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
460 mi
502 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Environmental Impact
204.5 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 4.2 FSI
204.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft