The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 49,000
€ 64,000
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,000
ⓘ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 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 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.02 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.52 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
777 mi
Range
655 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
777 mi
655 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
