The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 42,100

€ 64,000

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,000
ⓘ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 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d.
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
57.5
73.8
82.1
55.9
74.1
81.7
73.8 in
Width
74.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
114.6
194.6
113.1
195
194.6 in
Length
195 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.43 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CYGA
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
187 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
19.75 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
651 mi
Range
655 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
651 mi
655 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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