Audi S6 2014 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Audi S6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S6 engine produces 198 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, but torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Audi S6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S6 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S6 could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi S6 is smaller, but higher. Audi S6 and Mercedes CLS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Audi S6 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Audi S6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`590 | 2`520 | |
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| Average price (€): | 35 000 | 24 800 | |
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