The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 50,100

€ 66,700

€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,700
ⓘ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 2.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 4.4 cm taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
1463
1855
2030
1419
1881
2075
1855 mm
Width
1881 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1463 mm
Height
1419 mm
2843
4927
2874
4953
4927 mm
Length
4953 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
1895 kg
Kerb Weight
1995 kg
2450 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
5.01 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
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
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 bhp
254 bhp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
500 NM
620 NM
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.85 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
8 kg/bhp
7.85 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
42 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
742 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
742 mi
601 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
590 L











1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L