Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 61 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.93 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 3 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`335 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 9800 | |
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