The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 64,000

€ 42,100

€ 64,000
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 d is 0.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
195
114.6
194.6
195 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.43 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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 642.852
Engine Code
CYGA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
254 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 d
457 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
16.8 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
42 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
655 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
655 mi
651 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
115.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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