The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 83,200

€ 45,900

€ 83,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI ultra.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
195
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 2.0 TDI ultra
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.93 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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
CSUD

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
148 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
10.72 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
27 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
565 mi
Range
1031 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
565 mi
1031 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
166.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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