The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
€ 54,900

€ 56,400

€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,400
ⓘ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 220 BlueTEC.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC
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 220 BlueTEC
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 220 BlueTEC
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
168 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC
151 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.99 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
790 mi
Range
748 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
790 mi
748 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 BlueTEC
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