The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 69,700
€ 68,400
€ 69,700
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 4.2 FSI is 1.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
57.6
73
79.9
55.7
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
111.9
194
113.1
195.1
194 in
Length
195.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.29 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium 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 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BVJ
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
345 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.64 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
12.17 lb/hp
16.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
487 mi
Range
556 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
487 mi
556 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
135.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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






















