Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS and Audi A6 have the same engine power, but Mercedes CLS torque is 40 NM more than Audi A6. Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 12.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLS consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi Q7, Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A6 2014 3.0 engine: The introduction of new cast-iron cylinder liners has nearly eliminated the issue of cylinder scoring. However, catalytic converters remain highly susceptible to damage from low-quality fuel and continue to ... More about Audi A6 2014 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 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 and Audi A6 are practically the same length. | |||
| 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: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 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`440 | 2`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 15 400 | |
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