Audi A6 2014 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 102 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.42 m | |
| Audi A6 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| 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. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 89 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. The Mercedes CLS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`525 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 25 000 | |
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