Audi A6 2014 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1470 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1580 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 830 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.94 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller, but higher. Audi A6 and Mercedes CLS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 89 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 26 200 | |
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