The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 67,900
€ 71,500
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI competition.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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 3.0 TDI competition
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.48 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.850
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
328 hp
322 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
354 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
▶ REPLAY
12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
12.87 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
29 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
459 mi
Range
709 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
459 mi
709 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
151.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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
