The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 85,800

€ 44,200

€ 85,800
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 500 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 500
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 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
12.96 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
CMGB, CGLC

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
175 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
11 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
24 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
507 mi
Range
792 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
507 mi
792 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
185.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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