The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 63,500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 65,200
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
€ 63,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,200

ⓘ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 tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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 tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
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
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5225 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.59 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

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
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CVUA
Engine Code
M 276.850
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
316 hp
328 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 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
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 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
13.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.78 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
502 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
731 mi
502 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 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