The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 14) vs. Audi RS6 cod Avant tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 117,500

€ 107,900

€ 117,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Audi RS6 cod Avant.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 cod Avant
55.7
74.1
81.7
57.5
76.2
82.1
74.1 in
Width
76.2 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
55.7 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
195.1
114.8
196
195.1 in
Length
196 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 cod Avant
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.97 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 cod Avant
X218
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 cod Avant
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.981
Engine Code
CRDB

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
549 hp
552 hp
Audi RS6 cod Avant
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
531 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 cod Avant
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 cod Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS6 cod Avant
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7.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
7.51 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
Audi RS6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 cod Avant
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
23 mpg
24 mpg
Audi RS6 cod Avant
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
406 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
406 mi
475 mi
Audi RS6 cod 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).
185.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
191.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
Audi RS6 cod Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Audi RS6 cod Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 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