Audi A6 2014 vs Mercedes CLS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 75 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 220 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1470 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1580 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 920 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2014 2.0 engine: The Audi 2.0 TDI from the EA288 family (engine code DETA, 190 hp) is a modern diesel designed to combine good performance with efficiency. In general it has a solid reputation and, when properly maintained, can exceed 300,000 km. Nevertheless, like most contemporary ... More about Audi A6 2014 2.0 engine Mercedes CLS 2012 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes CLS 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.96 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 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 25 litres less 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`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 14 200 | |
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