The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 14)
€ 50,100
€ 133,000
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 133,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 1.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
57.6
73
79.9
55.7
74.1
81.7
73 in
Width
74.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
55.7 in
111.9
194
113.1
195.1
194 in
Length
195.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.32 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
M 157.981
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
577 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.15 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.63 lb/hp
7.15 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
742 mi
Range
387 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
742 mi
387 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
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).
200.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
