The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 63,800

€ 117,500

€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Audi RS6 Avant.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi RS6 Avant
55.9
74.1
81.7
57.5
76.8
83.5
74.1 in
Width
76.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
195
115.3
196.7
195 in
Length
196.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi RS6 Avant
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
10 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi RS6 Avant
X218
Generation
C8 (4K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi RS6 Avant
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.852
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
592 hp
Audi RS6 Avant
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 Avant
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi RS6 Avant
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS6 Avant
▶ REPLAY
16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
16.8 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
41 mpg
20 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
36 mpg
city
15 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
643 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
643 mi
395 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
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).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
117.3 kWh
217.9 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Audi RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft