The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)

€ 68,400
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
€ 58,100
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 68,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
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 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
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
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5434 lb
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.04 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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 642.858
Engine Code
CRTD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
261 hp
268 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
16.64 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
36 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
856 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
556 mi
856 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
135.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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