The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 47,900
		
					
					€ 68,400
					
					
					€ 47,900
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 68,400
				ⓘ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  1.1 inches shorter,  an inch narrower and  1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
				
				Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
					Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
				57.6
							
							73
							
							79.9
							
						55.7
							
							74.1
															
							81.7
							
						73 in
					Width
					74.1 in
				79.9 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					81.7 in
				57.6 in
					Height
					55.7 in
				111.9
							
							194
							
						113.1
							
							195.1
							
						194 in
					Length
					195.1 in
				111.9 in
					Wheelbase
					113.1 in
				Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
					Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
				3979 lb
					Curb Weight
					4343 lb
				5225 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
5501 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								364 lb
									8.38 %
								
								General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
					Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
				C6 (4F)
	
					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)
						
6-speed automatic transmission
					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
CCEA
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
					4
6
Cylinders
					6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
					3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
						at 5750 rpm
					Power
					261 hp
						at 3800 rpm
					Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
						217 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
				
							
							
							146 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							155 mph
						
					7.9 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					6.7 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
361 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
305 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
						18.34 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					16.64 lb/hp
						
				Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
						18.34 lb/hp
						16.64 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
	
				
						26 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						36 mpg
						
					
				Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
						26 mpg
						36 mpg
						Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
					18 mpg
					city
					30 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					40 mpg
						
				21.1 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					15.6 gal
						546 mi
					Range
					556 mi
				Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
						546 mi
						556 mi
						Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
					Environmental Impact
	
				172.4 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).
135.8 kWh
						
				Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
						172.4 kWh
						135.8 kWh
						Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				344 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					280 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
				1246 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
				

















