The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 66,500
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
€ 63,500
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 66,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500

ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC is 0.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.1
81.7
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
113.1
195
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
195 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.858
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
316 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.78 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
17.66 lb/hp
13.78 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
36 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
556 mi
731 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
135.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
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