The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
€ 69,900

€ 83,200

€ 69,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,200
ⓘ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 55 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
57.8
74.9
83.1
55.9
74.1
81.7
74.9 in
Width
74.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
115.2
194.9
113.1
195
194.9 in
Length
195 in
115.2 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
4597 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.24 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
C8 (4K)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
DEWA
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
344 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
13.36 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
37 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
611 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
611 mi
565 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
166.7 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
131.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 55 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 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