The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

€ 52,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 68,400
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
€ 52,100
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 slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is 1.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
74.1
81.7
73 in
Width
74.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
113.1
195.1
194 in
Length
195.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5501 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.35 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CAJA
Engine Code
OM 642.858
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.64 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
16.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
556 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
556 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 TFSI
179.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft