The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)

€ 52,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 122,600
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
€ 52,100
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 slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is 1.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)
74.1
81.7
73 in
Width
74.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)
113.1
195.7
194 in
Length
195.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.89 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 63 AMG
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
CAJA
Engine Code
M 157.981
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
549 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
8.13 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
387 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
387 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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).
200.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
179.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft