The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 14)
€ 42,500
€ 117,500
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 1.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
57.6
73
79.9
55.7
74.1
81.7
73 in
Width
74.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
55.7 in
111.9
194
113.1
195.1
194 in
Length
195.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.69 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CCDA
Engine Code
M 157.981
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
549 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
7.51 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
506 mi
Range
406 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
191.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
