The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 66,800
€ 43,000
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 is 1.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
55.7
74.1
81.7
57.6
73
79.9
74.1 in
Width
73 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
195.1
111.9
194
195.1 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.36 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
X218
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.952
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
302 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
13.36 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
32 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
502 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
502 mi
572 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
138.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
