The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 117,500

€ 58,000

€ 117,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘ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 is 0.5 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
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
194.6
195.1 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.06 %

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

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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
CREC

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
518 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
518 hp
328 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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7.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
7.96 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
23 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
406 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
406 mi
613 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
191.4 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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