Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 55 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 1 cm longer than the Audi A6, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLS is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 25 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| 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`495 | 2`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 17 000 | |
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