The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 85,000
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
€ 46,100
 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
74.1
81.7
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
74.1 in
Width
73 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
113.1
195.1
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
195.1 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.73 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
X218
Generation
C6 (4F)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 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
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Performance

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
11 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
24 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
507 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
507 mi
669 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
185.7 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 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