The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 67,900

€ 46,800

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
193.9
195 in
Length
193.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.84 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.850
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
328 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
12.87 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
29 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
459 mi
Range
762 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
459 mi
762 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
151.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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