The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13)
€ 52,400

€ 117,500

€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.8 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
55.7
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
114.6
194.6
113.1
195.1
194.6 in
Length
195.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.87 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CRTE
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
518 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
7.96 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
51 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
48 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
986 mi
Range
406 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
986 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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).
191.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 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
1202 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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