The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

€ 59,600
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 68,400
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,400

ⓘ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 1.2 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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
113.1
195.1
193.9 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
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5501 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.03 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CGQB
Engine Code
OM 642.858
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 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
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
13.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.64 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.77 lb/hp
16.64 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
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
556 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
641 mi
556 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
135.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 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