Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 102 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Mercedes CLS 2014 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 1 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1550 litres | 1680 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A6 (by 130 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`370 kg | 2`525 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 630 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 15 800 | |
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