The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 58,200

€ 56,600

€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d.
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
57.8
74.3
83.1
55.9
74.1
81.7
74.3 in
Width
74.1 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
115.1
194.4
113.1
195
194.4 in
Length
195 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.12 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
C8 (4K)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
DDVE
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
228 hp
168 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
19 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
41 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
675 mi
Range
780 mi
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
675 mi
780 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
119.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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