The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 61,800
€ 46,800
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 250 CDI is 1.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
55.7
74.1
81.7
57.5
73.8
82.1
74.1 in
Width
73.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
55.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
195.1
114.6
193.9
195.1 in
Length
193.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.35 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.924
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
201 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
20.46 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
692 mi
Range
762 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
692 mi
762 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
109.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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

















