The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 68,400
€ 71,500
€ 68,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘ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 CDI is 0.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
55.7
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
55.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
195.1
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 3.0 TDI competition
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.74 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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
CVUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
261 hp
322 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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16.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
16.64 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
556 mi
Range
709 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
556 mi
709 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
135.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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
