The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 84,500
€ 66,700
€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,700
ⓘ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 S6 Avant is 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d.
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
57.6
73
79.9
55.9
74.1
81.7
73 in
Width
74.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
55.9 in
111.9
194.2
113.1
195
194.2 in
Length
195 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.44 %
General
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BXA
Engine Code
OM 642.858
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
429 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
▶ REPLAY
10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
18 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
12 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
371 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi S6 Avant
371 mi
601 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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
