The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 66,500
€ 58,000
€ 66,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TFSI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.25 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.858
Engine Code
CREC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
328 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
17.66 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
36 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
556 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
556 mi
613 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
135.8 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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)
47.6 cu ft
