The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 17)
€ 85,800

€ 56,400

€ 85,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
55.9
74.1
81.7
57.1
74.7
82.1
74.1 in
Width
74.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
113.1
195
114.4
194.4
195 in
Length
194.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.99 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
CZVF

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
11 lb/hp
23.17 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
41 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
24 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
507 mi
Range
796 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
507 mi
796 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
185.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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)
47.6 cu ft