The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

€ 85,000
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
€ 55,400
 Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
74.1
81.7
59.3
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73.3
79.9
74.1 in
Width
73.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.7 in
Height
59.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
113.1
195.1
Blueprint Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.5
194.3
195.1 in
Length
194.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
X218
Generation
C6 (4F)
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.19 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
11 lb/hp
18.19 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
24 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
507 mi
Range
663 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
507 mi
663 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
185.7 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 allroad 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 cu ft