The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 51,800
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 85,800
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
€ 51,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,800

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 500
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.99 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500

▶ REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
20.46 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
507 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
697 mi
507 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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