The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 45,700
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 85,800
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.1
81.7
73.8 in
Width
74.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
113.1
195
193.9 in
Length
195 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.46 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CHVA
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
507 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
507 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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