The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 133,600

€ 54,900

€ 133,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900
ⓘ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 63 AMG S is 1.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
56.4
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
56.4 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
195.7
114.6
193.9
195.7 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 TDI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.91 %

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

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 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
CDUC, CDUD

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
577 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
590 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
7.74 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
22 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
387 mi
Range
790 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
387 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
200.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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)
47.6 cu ft