The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 79,000

€ 64,000

€ 79,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S6 Avant TDI is 0.2 inches wider and an inch taller.
Audi S6 Avant TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
115.3
195
113.1
195
195 in
Length
195 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
4619 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.64 %

General
Audi S6 Avant TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 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 S6 Avant TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi S6 Avant TDI
344 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S6 Avant TDI
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Performance
Audi S6 Avant TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 Avant TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant TDI
13.43 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S6 Avant TDI
36 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
698 mi
Range
655 mi
Audi S6 Avant TDI
698 mi
655 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi S6 Avant TDI
133.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 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