The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 56,600

€ 45,300

€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d is an inch longer, an inch wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
55.9
74.1
81.7
57.6
73
79.9
74.1 in
Width
73 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
195
111.9
194
195 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.22 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
X218
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.924
Engine Code
CCEA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
168 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
24.21 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
50 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
42 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
780 mi
Range
512 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
780 mi
512 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
96.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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