The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)
€ 38,800

€ 133,600

€ 38,800
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 Avant 2.0 TDI e is 1.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
57.6
73
79.9
56.4
74.1
81.7
73 in
Width
74.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
56.4 in
111.9
194
113.1
195.7
194 in
Length
195.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
728 lb
16.31 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CAGB
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
577 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
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27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.74 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
27.89 lb/hp
7.74 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
34 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
821 mi
Range
387 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
387 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 Avant 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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