The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 67,900

€ 45,200

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 400 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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 400
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.71 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.850
Engine Code
CYGA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
328 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
354 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
12.87 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
29 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
459 mi
Range
685 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
459 mi
685 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
151.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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