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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TFSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 350d V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,056 km
    656 mi
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
252hp188kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,056km656mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
565L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
59L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V63,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
23.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 has 6 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
1,860 kg
4,101 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V66.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,056 km
656 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
1,035 km
643 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
252 hp
188 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20142.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 350d V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
1,056 km
656 mi
1,035 km
643 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
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Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 350d V6
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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