The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 85,800
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
€ 58,000
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 85,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
74.1
81.7
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
113.1
195
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
114.6
194.6
195 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.75 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Avant 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
CREC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
328 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
11 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
24 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
507 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
507 mi
613 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
185.7 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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