The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) vs. Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 86,000

€ 89,100

€ 86,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Audi S6 Avant.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi S6 Avant
55.9
74.1
81.7
56.9
73.4
79.9
74.1 in
Width
73.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
113.1
195
112.1
194.4
195 in
Length
194.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi S6 Avant
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.95 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi S6 Avant
X218
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi S6 Avant
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
BXA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
429 hp
Audi S6 Avant
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
443 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6 Avant
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi S6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S6 Avant
▶ REPLAY
11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
11 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
25 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
534 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
534 mi
395 mi
Audi S6 Avant
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
238.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
176.2 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi S6 Avant
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