The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (08 - 11)
€ 82,200

€ 40,000

€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
55.7
74.1
81.7
57.6
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
113.1
195.1
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 2.0 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.53 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
X218
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
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
CAHA

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

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
10.72 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
26 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
541 mi
Range
750 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
541 mi
750 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
174.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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 cu ft