The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13) vs. Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 117,500

€ 110,700

€ 117,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG is 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi RS6 Avant.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 Avant
55.7
74.1
81.7
57.5
74.4
79.9
74.1 in
Width
74.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
195.1
112
194
195.1 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 Avant
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
10.95 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 Avant
X218
Generation
C6 (4F)
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 Avant
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.981
Engine Code
BUH

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
518 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
518 hp
572 hp
Audi RS6 Avant
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 Avant
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS6 Avant
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7.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
7.96 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
23 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
406 mi
Range
355 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
406 mi
355 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
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).
265.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
191.4 kWh
265.2 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 Avant
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