The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 52,400
€ 85,000
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 1.3 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
1461
1874
2086
1416
1881
2075
1874 mm
Width
1881 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1461 mm
Height
1416 mm
2912
4943
2874
4956
4943 mm
Length
4956 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
1835 kg
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2390 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2530 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
8.48 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
C7 (4G)
Generation
X218
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CRTE
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
215 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 bhp
402 bhp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
500 NM
600 NM
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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8.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.99 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
8.53 kg/bhp
4.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
61 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
58 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
36 mpg
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
986 mi
Range
507 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
986 mi
507 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
185.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
590 L











1680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L














