The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 117,500

€ 55,100

€ 117,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,100
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
55.7
74.1
81.7
57.8
74.3
83.1
74.1 in
Width
74.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
55.7 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
195.1
115.1
194.4
195.1 in
Length
194.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.33 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
X218
Generation
C8 (4K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 40 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.981
Engine Code
DFBA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
549 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
531 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
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7.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
7.51 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
23 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
17 mpg
city
48 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
406 mi
Range
870 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
406 mi
870 mi
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
191.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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