The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 45,700
€ 65,600
€ 45,700
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 a little. The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
57.5
73.8
82.1
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.8 in
Width
74.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.5 in
Height
55.7 in
114.6
193.9
113.1
195.1
193.9 in
Length
195.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.17 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 350 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CHVA
Engine Code
OM 642.852, OM 642.853
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
16.13 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
546 mi
Range
611 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
611 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
