The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 59,000

€ 71,500

€ 59,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘ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 d is 0.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
195
114.6
194.6
195 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.924
Engine Code
CVUB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
201 hp
322 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
369 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
20.68 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
49 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
764 mi
Range
709 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
764 mi
709 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
98.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 d
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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