Mercedes CLS 2005 vs Audi A6 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 1 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 60 NM more than Audi A6. Despite less power, Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2005: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is smaller. Mercedes CLS is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 565 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mercedes CLS has 60 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.8 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`280 | 2`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLS has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3200 | |
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