The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 11)
€ 66,500

€ 37,800

€ 66,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC is an inch longer, an inch wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
728 lb
16.55 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
X218
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.858
Engine Code
BPJ

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
168 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
17.66 lb/hp
21.85 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
36 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
556 mi
Range
580 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
556 mi
580 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
135.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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 cu ft