Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Audi S6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 420 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Audi S6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 114 HP less power than Audi S6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S6, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLS is 2 cm longer than the Audi S6, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 549 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 25 000 | |
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