The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 117,500
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
€ 69,700
 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
€ 117,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13)
74.1
81.7
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
74.1 in
Width
73 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13)
113.1
195.1
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
195.1 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.83 %
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
X218
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.981
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
518 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
518 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
7.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
7.96 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
23 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
487 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
406 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
191.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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 cu ft