The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 40,300
€ 61,700
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 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 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.32 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CCDA
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.44 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.75 lb/hp
21.44 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
524 mi
Range
667 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
667 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
157.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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
