The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 51,800

€ 65,200

€ 51,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,200
ⓘ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 400.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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 400
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.07 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
M 276.850

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
328 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
20.46 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
697 mi
Range
502 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
697 mi
502 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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