The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)

€ 58,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 67,900
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘ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 0.4 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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
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 (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
113.1
195
194.6 in
Length
195 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5434 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)

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
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 400
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CRTD
Engine Code
M 276.850
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
328 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400

▶ REPLAY
15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
15.71 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
459 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 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