The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 68,400
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
€ 42,100
 Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 68,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 CDI is 0.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
74.1
81.7
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
73.8
82.1
74.1 in
Width
73.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
55.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
113.1
195.1
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
114.6
194.6
195.1 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
14.97 %
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.858
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
261 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
16.64 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
36 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
556 mi
651 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
135.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 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