The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 43,000
€ 85,800
€ 43,000
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 an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
57.6
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 500
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.98 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 500
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CCDA
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
21.28 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
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
572 mi
Range
507 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
572 mi
507 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 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
1157 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
