The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 65,600

€ 55,400

€ 65,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
55.7
74.1
81.7
59.3
73.3
79.9
74.1 in
Width
73.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.7 in
Height
59.3 in
113.1
195.1
111.5
194.3
195.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5368 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.3 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
X218
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.852, OM 642.853
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
261 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.19 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
16.13 lb/hp
18.19 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
39 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
611 mi
Range
663 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
611 mi
663 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
123.4 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 allroad 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 cu ft