The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 45,300
€ 65,600
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,600
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 2.9 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 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 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1910 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2435 kg
Weight Difference:
235 kg
12.3 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CCEA
Engine Code
OM 642.852, OM 642.853
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2773 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
217 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 bhp
261 bhp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
280 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
280 NM
620 NM
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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7.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.32 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
7.72 kg/bhp
7.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
33 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
512 mi
Range
611 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
611 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
590 L
1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L
