The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 58,100
€ 65,600
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,600
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
57.5
73.8
82.1
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.8 in
Width
74.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.5 in
Height
55.7 in
114.6
194.6
113.1
195.1
194.6 in
Length
195.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5434 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CRTD
Engine Code
OM 642.852, OM 642.853

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
15.71 lb/hp
16.13 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
856 mi
Range
611 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
611 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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
















