The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 65,200
€ 59,600
€ 65,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600
ⓘ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
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.39 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
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
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
CGQB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
328 hp
309 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
354 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.77 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
12.4 lb/hp
13.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
32 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
502 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
502 mi
641 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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).
129.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
138.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 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
