The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 82,200
€ 69,700
€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.55 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
X218
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
10.72 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
26 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
541 mi
Range
487 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
541 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
174.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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
