The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 133,000

€ 54,000

€ 133,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S is 1.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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
193.9
195.1 in
Length
193.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.981
Engine Code
CGWB

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
577 hp
296 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
590 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
7.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.89 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
7.15 lb/hp
13.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
22 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
387 mi
Range
569 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
387 mi
569 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
200.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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