The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 49,000
€ 61,800
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
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
193.9
113.1
195.1
193.9 in
Length
195.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.55 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.52 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
777 mi
Range
692 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
777 mi
692 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
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




















