The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)
€ 63,500
€ 122,600
€ 63,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 122,600
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
57.5
73.8
82.1
56.4
74.1
81.7
73.8 in
Width
74.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.5 in
Height
56.4 in
114.6
194.6
113.1
195.7
194.6 in
Length
195.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.46 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 63 AMG
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CVUA
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
316 hp
549 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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13.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.78 lb/hp
8.13 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
731 mi
Range
387 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
731 mi
387 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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).
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).
200.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft



















