The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 122,600

€ 46,100

€ 122,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG is 1.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
56.4
74.1
81.7
57.6
73
79.9
74.1 in
Width
73 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.4 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
195.7
111.9
194
195.7 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.62 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
X218
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.981
Engine Code
CANA, CANC

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
549 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
531 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
8.13 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
22 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
387 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
387 mi
669 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
200.8 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft