Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Audi A6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 70 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.9 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.53 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 549 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 16 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 13 000 | |
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