Audi A6 2014 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 150 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 830 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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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`530 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 25 000 | |
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