The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 66,500
€ 45,300
€ 66,500
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 350 BlueTEC is an inch longer, an inch wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
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 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
16.03 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.858
Engine Code
CCEA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
17.66 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
36 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
556 mi
Range
512 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
556 mi
512 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
135.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
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
