Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLS engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 40 NM more than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
| By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 900 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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: | 476 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mercedes CLS has 89 litres less 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`460 | 2`465 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 15 400 | |
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