The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 71,500
€ 85,000
€ 71,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
57.5
73.8
82.1
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.8 in
Width
74.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.5 in
Height
55.7 in
114.6
194.6
113.1
195.1
194.6 in
Length
195.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CVUB
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
13.73 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
37 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
709 mi
Range
507 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
709 mi
507 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
131.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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
