The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 48,700
€ 61,800
€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI is 2.9 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI.
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
1463
1855
2030
1416
1881
2075
1855 mm
Width
1881 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1463 mm
Height
1416 mm
2843
4927
2874
4956
4927 mm
Length
4956 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
1925 kg
Kerb Weight
1865 kg
2445 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2390 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.12 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2698 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
450 NM
500 NM
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
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10.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
10.29 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
40 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
700 mi
Range
692 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
700 mi
692 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
590 L











1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L














