The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 79,000

€ 65,200

€ 79,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,200
ⓘ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 400
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 400
4619 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.93 %

General
Audi S6 Avant TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
C8 (4K)
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 400
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.850

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi S6 Avant TDI
344 hp
328 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi S6 Avant TDI
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Performance
Audi S6 Avant TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant TDI
13.43 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S6 Avant TDI
36 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
698 mi
Range
502 mi
Audi S6 Avant TDI
698 mi
502 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi S6 Avant TDI
133.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant TDI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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