Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

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

New comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

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

CLS 400 V6

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    177 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    590 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333hp248kW
333hp248kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,445kg5,390lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
3,498cc213cu 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
182g/km
177g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
17.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
480 Nm
354 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 20143.0 TFSI V6
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 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 20143.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 20143.0 TFSI V65.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: 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 20143.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

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 20143.0 TFSI V6
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 20143.0 TFSI V6
962 km
597 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 20143.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI 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 20143.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.4 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 20143.0 TFSI V6
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
962 km
597 mi
776 km
482 mi
CO2 score
182 g/km
177 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 3.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 185 km (115 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6
Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 V6
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

3.0 TFSI V6
Competition 3.0 TDI
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6vsAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2016Competition 3.0 TDI
CLS 400 V6
AMG CLS 63 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6vsMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)AMG CLS 63 V8
3.0 TFSI V6
3.0 BiTDI V6
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6vsAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 BiTDI V6
CLS 400 V6
3.0 TFSI V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6vsAUDIS4 Avant (B8)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
3.0 TFSI V6
55 TDI V6
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6vsAUDIA6 allroad (C8)55 TDI V6
CLS 400 V6
R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
VS
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6vsMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
3.0 TFSI V6
55 TFSI
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6vsAUDIA6 Avant (C8)55 TFSI
CLS 400 V6
Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6vsAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 2014Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6
3.0 TFSI V6
4.2 FSI V8
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6vsAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
CLS 400 V6
AMG CLA 35
VS
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6vsMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)AMG CLA 35
3.0 TFSI V6
4.2 FSI V8
VS
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TFSI V6vsAUDIA6 allroad (4F/C6)Facelift 20084.2 FSI V8
CLS 400 V6
335d
VS
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6vsBMW3 Series Touring (F31)335d
AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TFSI V6 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 - car comparison - FastVsFaster