The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)
€ 72,900

€ 133,600

€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 133,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S.
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
59.3
73.3
79.9
56.4
74.1
81.7
73.3 in
Width
74.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
59.3 in
Height
56.4 in
111.5
194.3
113.1
195.7
194.3 in
Length
195.7 in
111.5 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.45 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
BVJ
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
345 hp
577 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
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12.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
12.49 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
22 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
460 mi
Range
387 mi
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
460 mi
387 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
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).
200.8 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
204.5 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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