The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17)
€ 82,200
€ 52,400
€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
55.7
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
55.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
195.1
114.6
194.6
195.1 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.15 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 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
CRTE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
215 hp
Audi A6 Avant 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 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
10.72 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
26 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
541 mi
Range
986 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
541 mi
986 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
174.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 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
