The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 63,800
€ 54,900
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900
ⓘ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 1.1 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
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
193.9
195 in
Length
193.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.61 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.852
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
16.8 lb/hp
16.99 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
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
41 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
643 mi
Range
790 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
643 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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
