The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 42,200

€ 56,600

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI is an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
57.6
73
79.9
55.9
74.1
81.7
73 in
Width
74.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
55.9 in
111.9
194
113.1
195
194 in
Length
195 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CAHA
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
168 hp
168 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
22.77 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
737 mi
Range
780 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
737 mi
780 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 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 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft