The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 71,500

€ 68,400

€ 71,500
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 a little. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition is 1.3 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
1461
1874
2086
1416
1881
2075
1874 mm
Width
1881 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1461 mm
Height
1416 mm
2912
4943
2874
4956
4943 mm
Length
4956 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2495 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.75 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CVUB
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
322 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
322 bhp
261 bhp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
650 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
650 NM
620 NM
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.55 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
6.23 kg/bhp
7.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
44 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
709 mi
Range
556 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
709 mi
556 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
135.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
131.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
590 L











1680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L