The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

€ 65,600
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
€ 48,700
 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 65,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
74.1
81.7
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
74.1 in
Width
73 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
113.1
195.1
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
195.1 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5368 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.78 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 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 Avant 2.7 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
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
261 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Performance

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
16.13 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
39 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
700 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
611 mi
700 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 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).
146.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
123.4 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft