The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 48,400

€ 66,700

€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,700
ⓘ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 350 d.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
57.5
73.8
82.1
55.9
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
114.6
193.9
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 350 d
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.53 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CHVA
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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 d
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.8 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
29 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
583 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
583 mi
601 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
151.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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