The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 65,200

€ 44,200

€ 65,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.41 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.850
Engine Code
CMGB, CGLC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
328 hp
175 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
354 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 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 2.0 TDI
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
12.4 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
32 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
502 mi
Range
792 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
502 mi
792 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
138.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 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